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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Bancroft

Starmer’s digital ID plan could be jeopardised by Irish jobs agreement

Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to introduce digital ID could be jeopardised by the government’s long-standing arrangement allowing Irish citizens to freely work in the UK, according to reports.

Under the Common Travel Area (CTA), British and Irish citizens can live and work in either jurisdiction without having to obtain permission.

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