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Labour Minister Leaves Door Open for Blair-Endorsed Digital ID Cards

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair advocates for digital ID cards to manage immigration, while current ministers remain non-committal.

  • Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds indicates that Home Secretary Yvette Cooper will consider all advice on digital ID cards.
  • Blair argues that embracing technology is crucial for effective immigration control.
  • Digital ID cards were previously proposed by Blair but abandoned after Labour lost power.
  • Labour's current stance on ID cards remains unchanged, despite Blair's recommendations.
  • Blair also advises Prime Minister Keir Starmer to avoid vulnerabilities on cultural issues.
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