Rejected petition 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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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.

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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

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Date submitted 25 September 2025
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