Conservative response to the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee stating it would be irresponsible to roll out Digital ID built on the current digital infrastructure

Julia Lopez MP, Shadow Science Secretary, said:

“This report confirms what we already know: Labour is failing to seize the opportunities presented by rapid technological advancement.

“Instead of using technology to deliver more for less for the taxpayer, there are now 8,000 more civil servants than there were in July 2024.

“The one silver lining is that the Government must now abandon its misguided plans for a mandatory Digital ID system.”