Stop Mandatory Digital ID Cards in the UK

The Issue

The UK must reject mandatory digital ID cards and wallets.


Forcing citizens to carry a digital ID everywhere is a dangerous step towards a surveillance state. Compulsory digital identification risks mass surveillance, discrimination, and exclusion of vulnerable people.

We cannot allow the government to erode our freedom and privacy under the banner of “security” or “efficiency.”

We demand:

  • Full parliamentary scrutiny and open debate.
  • Independent privacy and human rights impact assessments.
  • A voluntary opt-in system only, with clear legal protections against misuse.

Our identity belongs to us — not the government. Help us stop this before it’s too late.

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The Issue

The UK must reject mandatory digital ID cards and wallets.


Forcing citizens to carry a digital ID everywhere is a dangerous step towards a surveillance state. Compulsory digital identification risks mass surveillance, discrimination, and exclusion of vulnerable people.

We cannot allow the government to erode our freedom and privacy under the banner of “security” or “efficiency.”

We demand:

  • Full parliamentary scrutiny and open debate.
  • Independent privacy and human rights impact assessments.
  • A voluntary opt-in system only, with clear legal protections against misuse.

Our identity belongs to us — not the government. Help us stop this before it’s too late.

The Decision Makers

Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the UK Government
Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the UK Government
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Petition created on 25 September 2025