Nigel Farage has strongly criticized proposed Digital ID plans, labeling them "sinister" and a fundamental shift in how citizens interact with the state. He highlighted comments made by Labour's Liz Kendall in the House of Commons, who stated that Digital ID is "about far more than replacing numerous bits of paper" and is intended to change state-citizen interaction, offering greater security and control over personal data. Farage interpreted this as confirmation that the "cat is out of the bag" and expressed deep concern over these implications.
Former Brexit Secretary Sir David Davis echoed these concerns, suggesting the proposals are part of a larger trend of government surveillance, drawing parallels to past instances of drone surveillance and the removal of bank accounts without clear explanation. Farage questioned whether such a battle could be won, while commentator Jo Phillips expressed being torn but acknowledged the government's potentially misguided approach. Farage reiterated his belief that a mandatory card would be sinister, even if presented as optional.
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