Monday, 24 November, 2025
UK Digital ID Debate Fueled by Far-Right Conspiracy Theories
The public debate over the UK's planned digital ID system is intensifying due to far-right figures spreading unfounded conspiracy theories about government overreach. They claim the optional ID will be used for invasive surveillance, storing data like carbon footprint and vaccination status to control citizens' lives. Ministers firmly deny these mandatory control claims, but public opposition remains high.
Read full story at Economic Times