Stop any plans to introduce a UK “BRIT ID” card scheme
We call on the Government to abandon proposals for a UK “BRIT ID” card scheme. The UK has previously rejected ID cards, and there is no clear evidence of public demand or benefit.
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
- 14 OCT 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for the same action: "Do not introduce Digital ID cards" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730194
- 25 SEPT 2025Petition created
Background
ID cards risk creating mass surveillance and tracking of citizens, undermine personal freedoms, and add costs to taxpayers. Effective alternatives already exist for security and identification.