Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly set to unveil plans for digital ID cards for Brits within days as part of his strategy to tackle illegal immigration.
Sources suggest the PM is keen to press ahead with introducing the digital identification system.
The announcement is anticipated to come as soon as the upcoming Labour party conference beginning September 28, reports the Financial Times.
Specific elements of the proposal are believed to remain under development, meaning this schedule could shift.
However, for Starmer, the digital IDs might “play an important role” in reducing the UK’s appeal as a destination for those seeking to enter the country unlawfully.