UK Mandatory Digital Ids Considered to Crack Down on Illegal Immigration
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The UK considers mandatory digital IDs to tackle illegal immigration, sparking skepticism about the true motives behind the policy.
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raxxorraxor
4 months ago
I don't think it has anything to do with immigration. That said, there is ample and massive opportunity for non-far-right parties to get some points and goodwill back. Won't happen, because the political opposition is inept.
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