Incoming United Kingdom Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to scrap plans for a government-issued digital ID for all British residents when he enters office on Monday. UPDATE: Keir Starmer Announces “Mandatory” Digital ID Scheme For United Kingdom "Burnham scraps Starmer's digital ID scheme in first major policy pledge, with the money being redirected to other priorities, such as the cost of living crisis," Sky News wrote. More below: BREAKING: Burnham scraps Starmer's digital ID scheme in first major policy pledge, with the money being redirected to other priorities, such as the cost of living crisis. Sky's political correspondent @robpowellnews has the latest.https://t.co/ycRZw8BNlM