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UK Revives Controversial Digital ID Debate

Plan reignites longstanding arguments over privacy rights

26 September 2025 · 23:42 UTC

The British government’s decision to revive digital ID cards has sparked heated debate across the country, with supporters arguing the move will help curb illegal immigration and fraud, while opponents warn it could erode civil liberties and grant excessive power to the state in monitoring its citizens.