Keir Starmer expected to announce plans for digital ID cards

As government looks for ways to tackle illegal immigration, move will spark battle with civil liberties campaigners

All working adults will need digital ID cards under plans to be announced by Keir Starmer in a move that will spark a battle with civil liberties campaigners.

The prime minister will set out the plans on Friday at a conference on how progressive politicians can tackle the problems facing the UK, including addressing voter concerns around immigration.