The UK government has announced plans to introduce mandatory digital ID cards for all workers, a move that has reignited debates surrounding civil liberties and immigration. Labour leader Keir Starmer emphasized the necessity of digital IDs to enhance border security and reduce illegal migration, asserting that without them, people may not be allowed to work in the UK. Critics argue that this initiative mirrors authoritarian practices in other countries and risks infringing on personal freedoms. With half a million signatures against the scheme already collected, opposition continues to build, questioning whether digital IDs are a practical solution to immigration issues or an overreach of government power.