How do systems fit into future plans and will their use be compulsory?

Getty Images features an image of a red-haired woman using a light blue phone. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has upheld the government's proposal to implement digital ID cards nationwide. According to his statement to the BBC, the new system aims to simplify the process for individuals and various situations, eliminating unnecessary complications. initiative for implementation prior election, is mandated by law to take place on or before August of the current parliamentary term The government's plan to implement a digital identification system raises about its purpose and whether it will be Upon implementation, this digital ID will serve as proof of an individual's entitlement to reside and be employed in the United Kingdom. as a mobile application, downloadable to the NHS App or mobile banking services, allowing for convenient access and storage. The identification document will contain details about the individual's residency status, full name, date of birth, nationality, and a photograph of them. Sir Keir initially introduced the plan by stating that individuals must possess digital identification in order to be employed in the United Kingdom, emphasizing its necessity. The government later clarified to the BBC that the will not be enforced on existing employees, and only to UK workers who start new jobs after the planned of However, government officials maintain that this measure would reduce illegal immigration by creating obstacles for individuals lacking legal status to secure employment, which the government asserts is a motivating factor for some migrants to enter the UK unlawfully. Companies will soon need to adopt alternative methods, as they can no longer use a National Insurance number or manual document verification as evidence of an individual's entitlement to work. Sir Ed Davey, the head of the Liberal Democrats, vowed that his party would fiercely oppose the proposed plan, arguing that it would increase taxes and red tape without making a significant impact on addressing the issue of channel crossings. A new requirement in the UK will make it compulsory to have a digital ID for employment purposes. Can digital ID cards help prevent unauthorized work? The minister suggests that the use of digital veteran cards could serve as a useful example for the implementation of digital IDs.