Sir Keir Starmer is confronting a significant backlash from within his own Cabinet regarding proposed digital ID cards, with concerns that the policy could alienate left-wing Labour voters and push them towards the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party. The opposition to the digital ID cards was reportedly presented as a "fait accompli" following a recent reshuffle, with minimal discussion among Cabinet members. The concerns, detailed in an exclusive report by The Times, suggest that some ministers view the digital ID card proposal as an unrealistic "fantasy" that is unlikely to be implemented. This internal dissent highlights a potential division within the Labour party on key policy directions. Details of the Cabinet's reaction and the broader political implications of the digital ID card proposal were discussed on "The State of It," a politics podcast featuring journalists from The Times and The Sunday Times, including Cazj Wheeler, Patrick Maguire, and Gabriel Pogrund. The podcast episode, released recently, delves into the internal party dynamics surrounding the initiative.
