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Lib Dems consider ditching opposition to ID cards
Sir Ed Davey signals a potential policy shift as about two-thirds of Liberal Democrat members at their conference favor debating digital ID cards, balancing service access with civil liberties.
- The Liberal Democrats chaired a fringe meeting on Sunday morning in Bournemouth to test members' views on digital ID cards.
- This discussion follows 20 years of firm opposition, but party leader Sir Ed Davey urged reconsideration due to changing digital systems.
- Supporters cited Estonia's mandatory digital ID system as an example, while opponents raised concerns about privacy, data security, and impact on the digitally excluded.
- Approximately two-thirds of members favored debating a policy change, but spokeswoman Lisa Smart warned no formal vote was likely before government legislation.
- The debate signals a potential shift in Lib Dem policy, though members remain cautious, emphasizing scrutiny and guarding freedoms amid planned Labour proposals.
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perspectivemedia.comEd Davey suggests Lib Dems no longer staunchly against introducing ID cards
The Liberal Democrats historically opposed the idea of introducing state-sanctioned identity cards when it was suggested by the Blair government.
·London, United Kingdom
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