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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Independent and Lauren MacDougall

Voices: ‘Get over the alarmism’: Readers say ID cards work well abroad as Starmer’s plan sparks division

A June report from think tank Labour Together mocked up what the Brit card could look like on a smartphone - (Labour Together)

Plans to introduce a digital ID scheme in Britain have divided Independent readers, many of whom drew on their own experiences of living overseas.

Several pointed out that most European countries already operate ID card systems without controversy. One reader noted that in Spain an ID card is essential for everyday tasks, while another said life was “a lot easier” in countries where a driving licence or passport isn’t required as a de facto identity document.

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