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Re:Starmer says people will not be able to work in UK withou... by noelwelsh on Friday September 26, 2025 @11:09AM (#45387396)
Now that ID is required for voting, it's reasonable that the government provides a form of ID, for free, to all citizens. Passports cost money and not everyone has one. Same for driving licenses. It should also streamline other government services.

I think it would be simpler to repeal the ID requirement for voting. I don't believe there is any evidence of widespread voting fraud, so it adds unnecessary cost. I certainly wouldn't try to sell the ID as preventing illegal work, which is obviously ludicrous.

Re:Starmer says people will not be able to work in UK withou... by matt-p on Friday September 26, 2025 @11:46AM (#45387825)
Passports cost money yes, but introducing a Brit card won't?