Downing Street is considering the introduction of a mandatory digital ID card, known as the BritCard, designed to address illegal migration, improve tenant rights, and streamline employment verification. Initiated by the Labour Together thinktank, the proposal seeks to utilize a smartphone app for secure identification, which could be validated by various entities like employers and banks. With an estimated cost of £400 million to develop, supporters argue it could help rectify past immigration errors, such as those that affected individuals during the Windrush scandal, offering a way for legal residents to prove their status.
The proposed BritCard aims to streamline identification checks for tenants and employees, making the process of verifying legal residency much quicker and more efficient.
The Labour Together paper stresses that a digital ID could help prevent immigration mistakes similar to those seen in the Windrush scandal, demonstrating a commitment to social justice.
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