First the U.K., Next the U.S.? Britain's Digital ID Plan Should Scare Americans

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First the U.K., Next the U.S.? Britain's Digital ID Plan Should Scare Americans

reason.com/2025/09/29/first-the-u-k-next-the-u-s-britains-digital-id-plan-should-scare-americans

The U.K. may be about to get even more dystopian. Prime Minister Keir Starmer proposed a plan last week that would require every adult in the United Kingdom to have a digital ID in order to work in the country, with these IDs becoming mandatory by 2029. Employers would be required to…

This story appeared on reason.com, 2025-09-29 16:44:24.