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Burnham scraps UK digital ID plans for adults
Filed: Jul 19, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Summary: Andy Burnham says he will drop plans for a government-issued digital ID for all British adults.
WHO: Andy Burnham
WHAT: Scrapping plans for a government-issued digital ID for all British adults
WHEN: Jul 19, 2026 at 3:12 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: He is making a “reset of priorities” to focus on cost of living policies.
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