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.