Wendy Chamberlain MP calls on Government to scrap digital ID
Wendy Chamberlain the Scottish Liberal Democrat MP for Wendy Chamberlain, has called on ministers to listen to her constituents by scrapping their controversial mandatory digital ID policy.
Data has revealed that 3412 people have signed the public e-petition in North East Fife, with nearly three million signatures across the country.
A debate took place on Monday 8th December about the policy, which has faced a significant amount of criticism since being announced by the Prime Minister.
Chamberlain expressed concern about mandatory digital IDs, including what it might mean for digitally excluded people, and emphasised that people in North East Fife have “overwhelming concerns” about the scheme.
Ms Chamberlain said:“The fact that so many in North East Fife have signed this petition shows how people in my constituency have overwhelming and legitimate concerns about mandatory digital IDs, yet the Government is turning a blind eye to them.
“We cannot live in a country where sharing your identity with the Government is a prerequisite for getting a job or accessing public services.
“It is also incredibly concerning that the 8.5 million people who lack fundamental digital skills, including the elderly and disabled, could be excluded from society.
“Ministers need to listen to my constituents. Mandatory digital IDs need to be scrapped.”