Category: Identity cards

Starmer live facial recognition plan would usher in national ID, campaigners warn

PM accused of ignoring civil rights and aping autocracies as he proposes new powers after far-right unrestCivil liberties campaigners warned that a proposal made by Keir Starmer on Thursday to expand the use of live facial...

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Defence secretary announces new military aid package for Ukraine – UK politics live

John Healey announces fresh package as he visits southern port city of OdesaReynolds says he is not supposed to pre-empt what will be in the king’s speech, but he says it is no secret that the government is going to...

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Keir Starmer vows new Labour government will ‘deliver for Scotland’ during first stop of visit to devolved nations – UK politics live

Prime minister in Scotland on first day of two-day visit that will also take in Wales and Northern IrelandReynolds says he is not supposed to pre-empt what will be in the king’s speech, but he says it is no secret that the...

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Keir Starmer says Palestinian state is an ‘undeniable right’ as part of Gaza peace process – UK politics live

Labour’s election manifesto committed party to recognising Palestinian state as part of a process that results in a two-state solution with IsraelReynolds says he is not supposed to pre-empt what will be in the...

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Starmer to meet Swinney in first stop on UK tour; Conservative party no longer a ‘viable entity’, ex-Tory MP says – UK politics live

PM wants to establish new way of working with devolved nations; Marcus Fysh says Tory MPs unwilling to do what’s needed to get electedReynolds says he is not supposed to pre-empt what will be in the king’s speech,...

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Boris Johnson turned away from polling station after forgetting to bring photo ID

Former PM made the requirement to bring photo ID a stipulation of the Elections Act in 2022Boris Johnson was turned away from his local polling station when trying to cast his vote in Thursday’s elections after forgetting...

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Minister ‘sorry’ as veterans find ID cards not valid for English elections

Johnny Mercer says he will ‘do all I can’ to change rules after veteran turned away from polling stationThe veterans minister has apologised to former military personnel who have been prevented from using their...

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Minister ‘sorry’ as veterans find ID card not valid for English elections

Johnny Mercer says he will ‘do all I can’ to change rules after veteran turned away from polling stationThe veterans minister has apologised to former military personnel who have been prevented from using their...

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