Politics
Burnham Cancels Digital ID Plan in Major Policy Overhaul
•Andy Burnham scraps Starmer's digital ID scheme, redirecting resources to cost of living relief in major policy reset.
19 July 2026
•Andy Burnham scraps Starmer's digital ID scheme, redirecting resources to cost of living relief in major policy reset.
•Labour leader Andy Burnham plans significant £460m tax increase on slot machines and casinos. Public support reaches 43% for stricter gambling regulations.