Writing for The Sunday Times, Blair continued his push for digital ID cards, a plan that he is cited as being crucial for a significant period of time; the former Prime Minister described the cards as part of a ‘technological revolution’.
Blair had cited the impact they could have on immigration, however they would also be a monumental shift for KYC practices in the UK. Nonetheless, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper emphasised that they were not in the party’s manifesto and it will take a different approach.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds went a step further and ruled out the potential implementation of digital ID cards, confirming them as something the current government won’t explore.
In spite of the quick dismissal of the plans from Labour, YouGov polls reveal that there is a receptiveness from UK voters to accept digital ID cards. ..