The UK government plans to make a new digital ID mandatory for work as part of efforts to combat illegal migration. Announced by Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer, this scheme aims to strengthen border security and provide public benefits, though it faces significant opposition.

• The digital ID will be mandatory for proving the right to work in the UK by the end of the current Parliament (expected 2029).
• Sir Keir Starmer stated the scheme would "make it tougher to work illegally in this country" and offer "countless benefits" to citizens.
• The plan is opposed by Conservative and Liberal Democrat leaders, as well as several campaign groups, citing concerns about effectiveness, data security, and surveillance.