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UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is facing a leadership crisis with dozens of MPs calling for his resignation. Despite the growing pressure, Starmer has refused to step down, stating he will continue to govern.
UK Minister Darren Jones confirmed that the government will retain control over the digital ID project, which is a £1.8bn scheme, but also stated that it will have limited uses, such as vehicle tax payments and right-to-work checks, before the next election.
'Further discussions' will take place between UK and US officials in the wake of Saturday's shooting in Washington, says Darren Jones.
A relaunched digital ID scheme in the UK, initially aimed at curbing illegal working, is now focused on improving access to services, according to minister Darren Jones.
UK Minister Darren Jones has stated that legislation for a scaled-back digital ID scheme will be introduced after the summer, arguing that such a system could help combat populism.