Rejected petition Demand a referendum on the introduction of ID cards, let the public decide.

The introduction of mandatory digital ID has been shown by previous petition to be a devicive issue. It is a huge change to the way we live our lives and as with Brexit, a decision of such magnitude should be put to the people in the ultimate form of democracy, a referendum.

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ID cards are a huge step and one which is deeply unpopular with a large number of the electorate. Whilst the government has a large parliamentary majority it was voted for by a relatively small percentage of the eligible population.

A referendum is the fairest form of democracy and the government should allow one on a change of this magnitude. If the government truly believes in democracy thrn it should let the people decide.

Failure to put this to the country will destroy faith in democracy

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Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for the same action: "Hold a referendum on introducing mandatory identity cards in the UK" https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/734246

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Date submitted 28 September 2025
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