On the recordJuly 19, 2026
The time and resource that was going to be spent on a national ID scheme will go instead to where it's most needed, such as helping with the cost of living
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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bbc.co.ukThe time and resource that was going to be spent on a national ID scheme will go instead to where it's most needed, such as helping with the cost of living
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