Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
Signatures
2,984,191
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 10,000/10,000 · reached
Debate threshold (100,000) · 100,000/100,000 · reached
- 09 JAN 2026Petition closedFinal total: 2,984,191 signatures
- 02 OCT 2025Government respondedHome OfficeGovernment reply
We will introduce a digital ID within this Parliament to help tackle illegal migration, make accessing government services easier, and enable wider efficiencies. We will consult on details soon.
Read full response - 22 SEPT 2025100,000 signatures reachedEligible to be considered for debate
- 03 SEPT 202510,000 signatures reachedEligible for a government response
- 09 JUL 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
We think this would be a step towards mass surveillance and digital control, and that no one should be forced to register with a state-controlled ID system. We oppose the creation of any national ID system.
ID cards were scrapped in 2010, in our view for good reason.