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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rebecca Black

Parties across divide in Northern Ireland unite against digital ID cards

DUP leader Gavin Robinson questioned how the digital ID scheme would work (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Wire)

Parties across the usually sharp political divide in Northern Ireland have united to oppose digital ID cards.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced plans for the so-called “Brit-Card” to allow the verification of a citizen’s right to live and work in the UK.

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