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Labour MPs Advocate for Digital IDs to Combat Illegal Migration and Enhance Public Services

Labour MPs Advocate for Digital IDs to Combat Illegal Migration and Enhance Public Services

A coalition of over 40 Labour MPs is pressing for the introduction of digital identification systems to improve public service efficiency and address illegal employment.
More than 40 members of the Labour Party, representing three influential backbench groups, have formally urged government ministers to implement digital identification systems.

The group contends that such a move would enhance productivity in public service delivery while also addressing illegal immigration and employment.

The initiative was spearheaded by Jake Richards, MP for Rother Valley, and has garnered support from prominent figures including Chris Curtis and Lola McEvoy, co-chairs of the Labour Growth Group, and Jo White, who leads the Labour Red Wall Group.

Other notable signatories include Dan Carden and Jonathan Brash from the Blue Labour group.

The letter, which has been submitted to various British government departments including the Home Office and the Cabinet Office, features endorsements from several high-profile MPs from the 2024 intake, such as Polly Billington, Jess Asato, and Mike Tapp.

Richards has publicly advocated for measures aimed at countering the rise of Reform UK and addressing concerns around illegal migration.

The correspondence reminisces about past discussions surrounding ID cards—a concept that was contentious during former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s tenure—but emphasizes the necessity for digital solutions in today’s economy.

The MPs argue that digital IDs would enable smoother interactions with government services, facilitating processes such as scheduling medical appointments, renewing identification documents, and taxation.

The letter states, "It is absurd in the 21st century our NHS relies on a physical red book to monitor the health of newborn babies," highlighting the outdated nature of traditional systems.

Furthermore, it claims that the introduction of digital IDs could address the government's concerns over efficiency and help reduce covert employment practices, thereby increasing productivity in the public sector and enhancing access to essential services like healthcare and welfare.

While privacy advocates may voice concerns regarding the implementation of such systems, the MPs referenced public opinion polls that reportedly show support for ID initiatives similar to those in countries such as Estonia, India, and various European Union member states.

The letter cautioned that without significant progress in this area, the UK risks missing out on important opportunities for modernization.

This campaign marks the first strategic collaboration among the three major Labour backbench factions.

A working group, composed of letter signatories and representatives from all three factions, will be organized and led by Richards and McEvoy, aiming to further explore and advocate for the proposal.

In launching the campaign, Richards emphasized the potential benefits of a comprehensive digital ID system, asserting that it could significantly advance public sector productivity, foster innovation, and limit access to public services for individuals entering the country illegally.

He characterized this initiative as a transformative step towards establishing an agenda rooted in rights and responsibilities across various sectors, including law enforcement, public service, immigration, and welfare.
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