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Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’

Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’

Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to terminate the digital ID scheme to pivot resources toward the cost of living. The decision is his first major departure from the previous administration's policy platform.

Culture ·19 Jul 2026, 04:02 ·Amelia Stone 4 min read