Ed Davey suggests Lib Dems no longer staunchly against introducing ID cards

Sir Ed Davey suggested he was open to changing his mind on the issue of ID cards (Ben Birchall/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Ed Davey has suggested he is open to the idea of digital ID cards, if they do not curb freedoms.

The Liberal Democrats historically opposed the idea of introducing state-sanctioned identity cards when it was suggested by Tony Blair’s government.