Labour MPs launch campaign to introduce digital IDs

Backbench groups revive controversial issue to tackle threat of Reform and crack down on illegal migration

More than 40 Labour MPs from three influential backbench groups have called on ministers to introduce digital IDs, which they claim would boost productivity in delivering public services and crack down on illegal employment.

The open letter - organised by the Rother Valley MP, Jake Richards - is signed by the co-chairs of the Labour Growth Group, Chris Curtis and Lola McEvoy, as well as Jo White, who convenes the Labour Red Wall Group. Other signatories include Dan Carden and Jonathan Brash, members of the Blue Labour group of socially conservative MPs.