Next UK prime minister Andy Burnham drops digital ID scheme
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Incoming British Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to cancel the government's digital ID scheme upon taking office, according to a Labour Party spokesperson. The announcement was made in Manchester on July 18. This marks a significant policy shift, as the previous government had pursued the plan despite controversy.
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New PM cancels a troubled policy immediately upon taking office.
A spokesperson for the new Labour Party leader made the announcement.
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Andy Burnham will scrap the government's plans for a digital ID scheme when he enters office.
The Straits Times- New PM cancels a troubled policy immediately upon taking office.
- Signals a change in direction from previous government.
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Loaded language removedIncoming British prime minister Andy Burnham will scrap the government's proposed plans for a digital ID scheme when he enters office on Monday, a spokesperson for the new Labour Party leader said.
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Andy Burnham will scrap the government's plans for a digital ID scheme when he enters office.
The Straits TimesThe digital ID scheme is described as troubled.
OpinionA spokesperson for the new Labour Party leader made the announcement.
The Straits TimesAndy Burnham is the incoming British prime minister.
The Straits TimesAndy Burnham will enter office on Monday.
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