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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Maddox

Burnham to scrap Starmer’s flagship digital ID scheme and focus on bills

Foreign Office Andy Burnham Ed Miliband
  • Labour's deputy leader, Lucy Powell, explained the party's decision to scrap Sir Keir Starmer's flagship digital ID programme.
  • Ms Powell stated the programme was dropped to allow the government to focus on the cost of living, rewiring the economy, and the political system.
  • She described media speculation regarding the upcoming Cabinet appointments, expected on Monday, as "horribly and unedifying".
  • Ms Powell appeared to temper rumours about Andy Burnham's stance on oil and gas drilling, indicating a "change of emphasis" in the North Sea while adhering to manifesto commitments.
  • Senior Labour sources suggest an expected shake-up of the Foreign Office, with Ed Miliband reportedly being considered for Foreign Secretary.

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Andy Burnham latest: Labour leader to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme and focus on bills and cost of living

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