# Burnham Scraps Digital ID for Cost of Living | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-18T20:21:12+00:00
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## Resource

Andy Burnham’s incoming government is scrapping Keir Starmer’s controversial national digital ID plan, redirecting resources toward urgent cost-of-living relief and community-focused support. The scrapped ID cards—intended to verify residency, birth date, and nationality to crack down on illegal work—faced fierce criticism over privacy risks and potential surveillance overreach. Burnham’s team now prioritizes immediate help for everyday Brits, while still aiming to strengthen right-to-work checks, including for gig workers. The move signals a broader shift away from centralized Whitehall control toward local empowerment, alongside potential departmental restructuring. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/efe3c3973d032458

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