The government says the move will make it easier to apply for driving licenses, childcare and welfare benefits, while also allowing easier access to tax records, according to the French news agency AFP.
The government has said that the new digital ID will be stored on citizens’ mobile phones and they will not need to carry or show their ID card.
The statement said that “this measure will prevent people who do not have the right to work here from getting jobs, which will limit their opportunities to earn money, which is considered a key reason for those who come to the UK illegally.
The announcement comes as the ruling Labor party prepares for its annual conference and pressure is growing on Prime Minister Keir Stammer over the issue of illegal immigration.
Keir Stammer said that “digital ID is a huge opportunity for the UK and it will also provide numerous benefits to ordinary citizens.
He added that “we are working hard to make Britain a fair country, for those who want to see change, not division.
The UK has traditionally opposed the idea of ID cards, but recent polls show support for the measure.
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