Digital ID
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I don't think that making ID Cards compulsory is going to solve anything.
To start with - if you lose it - how will you get a replacement and how long will it take ?
Then there's forgeries - no matter how clever they get with design - forgers are one step ahead.
Then there's a problem that if it gets stolen - you will have to prove your Identity before anyone believes you .
The whole idea fills me with dread - they will no doubt rely on these ID Cards and when you forget or lose it - you will be seriously lost !
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They passed some bill in June to set this up not quiet sure what but a stepping stone hopefully be enough pushback but seems starmer gets through what he wants if I had capacity to learn or retain information I would take driving lessons and sell everything get a camper van but with my mind it holds noting because im seriously trying to think of ways to escape the matrix and come up with no plan
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Hi Catherine, you were right to raise it. The Data (Use and Access) Act was passed back in June. It did not create ID cards, but it set up the legal framework for digital identity systems, including how public bodies can share data with approved providers.
And today, the government confirmed plans to make digital ID mandatory for Right to Work checks. So while it does not say "digital ID" on the tin, it lays the groundwork. That is why today's announcement fits the pattern. The infrastructure was already being built.
Had this been listed in their manifesto, I doubt they would have the government majority they now enjoy. Many would never have voted for them had they known this was their intention. Little wonder voter's trust in the government is low.
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Making it compulsary is a laugh, how are they going to force people to have it? fines? prison?
Also I have some family who are technophobes and never used a computer in their life, let and don't even have a smart phone. How are they going to force people who don't even use anything related to technology to have one.
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This world is so messed up at the moment, with trump in the US, politicians in the UK, wars in the rest of the world. I have very little faith in humanity at the moment. I can't help but think we are on the verge of something major happening in the world and tbh at this point I'm kinda wishing it as the whole world needs shaking up.
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I was onesie ahead of this and emailed my email regarding digital ID this was his response on Tuesday before announcement be intreasting to see how he votes also ive emailed and asked why pip is not being conducted with many charities and why the gagging clause
One step ahead thats meant to say
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![A screenshot of an image on social media. The image shows a letter to the Prime Minister. It reads: Dear Prime Minister, We are writing to register our profound and passionate opposition to your reported plans for a compulsory, UK-wide digital identity scheme. Such a policy would represent an unprecedented level of state control over British citizens. This is a fundamental change to the relationship between the individual and the state. It's dangerous, intrusive and deeply un-British. It risks building the foundations of a surveillance state - one that will inevitably expand in scope over time. We urge you to abandon these plans immediately. At the very least, you must commit to bringing any proposal before Parliament for full scrutiny and a free vote - and to fully consulting the public before attempting to impose such a drastic measure on a reluctant country. The British people do not want this, and the British people do not need this. Compulsory digital ID would mark a dangerous and permanent shift in the balance of power between government and governed. We will oppose it at every stage. Yours sincerely, Rupert Lowe All MPs have been sent an invitation to sign this joint letter to Starmer, outlining our profound opposition to the introduction of Digital ID. I am hoping to build cross-party resistance... [text ends]](https://us.v-cdn.net/6027153/uploads/DUIPW41KAB02/screenshot-20250926-134200-facebook.jpg)
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I hope ur experience with uc is better than mine. It’s been a nitemare caused me more stress then it’s worth.
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Well its hard to ignore its every week they are coming from every angle I started feeling really scared I told myself I will remember who I am ive survived so many battles over my life time I keep doing a mantra I am strong I am powerful I will not let fear rule me over and over and I will keep telling myself that because they want weak scared fearful alot of people will pushback yes again but they will try ofcourse they will keep grounded we have all fought battles many people couldn't mantra positive words what you think and speak will be your reality dont let them win
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OOh really I go for ID check tomorrow im just taking day by day im hoping it goes smoothly but yh watch this space is yours ongoing
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Oh I had no problems with the id i used passport and driving licence, the whole idea of change was horrible tho and it worried me since my last phone call off work coach last september she told me id be geting migration letter, and the horror stories you read online I kept telling myself this cant be true but its worse then i imagined it’s monthly appointments Iv been told I have to do now when before for 13 years or so prior it was a couple of phone calls a year at most.
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I have a brick phone still, and never quite understood Windows 93!
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OOh No really god i have passport and letters council tax ect watch this space are you on lwcra ?
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If your on lcw apply for lwcra CAB are amazing at helping i was blown away by the help and I dont like asking for help talk to your GP gather information
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Hi unfortunately not I was only ever awarded support group once and work related activity group so I’m on the LCW one it’s just the amount of extra appointments and pushyness compared to esa that I’m struggling with if ur on lcwra you should be fine 👌
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Do you have a good gp or any support gather all your medical information I know its draining and really hard to do but I know most people on lcw should be on lwcra you could ask for the form for lwcra sorry I forgot think its ub50 not to sure you can have family write letters of your struggles and how all of this is impacting your health more as I can imagine it would you can get SARS form from doctors its free can go back years on your medical history
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I think that’s what I’ll have to do I don’t like going to speak to my gp but they keep giving me my prescriptions and not made me go speak to them about it. Iv become worse since my last face to face in 2020. I don’t go anywhere unless it’s 100% unavoidable now. It’s a bit of a nitemare being a bloke and feeling this way
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Ps I would keep going to your GP and stating that you are been pushed to the extreme mentally i feel for you and totally understand your feelings I hope you have the strenght to apply for lwcra we would always support you on here your not alone
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Saw on tv the only countries that do this ,China and North Korea Mps are against it, corbyn, farage, davey, jenerick
What happens if your phone stolen, I don't trust starmer. He be wanting his picture of himself on everyone wall next like in 1984
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Honestly i totally get that i never used to advocate for myself other people yes no problem but myself no gps understand just let everything out spare noting you deserve support start from whenever you feel comfortable gps wont judge anything i used to mask for years god it killed me speak your truth reaching out and getting support is the hardest part once you start doing that will be easier yes all they do offer is medication that could be the start and more support down the line because its true it will effect your health as I said CAB was amazing I dont know if they help start reaching out getting information not going to hurt to put form in as there's a backlog do sooner if you can I know people give excellent information on here regarding benefits
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