Sarah Gibson MP launches petition against Starmer's digital ID cards

Sarah Gibson MP and the local Liberal Democrats have today launched a local petition opposing the Labour government’s introduction of mandatory Digital ID cards. 

The campaign backed by Sarah Gibson MP calls on the Government to immediately cancel its plans for mandatory digital ID.

The Liberal Democrats have raised concerns about the millions of older people, people living in poverty and disabled people – who are more likely to be digitally excluded.

Commenting on the campaign launch, Sarah Gibson MP said:

“Mandatory digital ID will cost taxpayers billions with zero guarantee of success - time and time again government tech projects waste huge sums of money and don’t actually work. 

“Local people want action on the issues that matter to them. We need action to fix our NHS and tackle the cost of living crisis, not just gimmicks like this. The Government needs to scrap this plan and get on with making our country a better place to live. 

“This will be yet another barrier to work for those living with disabilities, on lower incomes or just tech savvy.  Not everyone can afford a smart phone or is able to use one.

“The Liberal Democrats oppose the Labour Party’s long obsession with ID cards and more state control. We will fight against it tooth and nail - just as we successfully did against Tony Blair’s ID cards.”

Sign the petition here: www.sarahgibson.uk/nodigitalid