Starmer Faces Pushback for Digital ID Plan

Keir Starmer has announced plans to introduce mandatory digital ID cards as a measure against illegal immigration.

Plus: The US backs Tony Blair to run the transitional authority in Gaza, and terrorism charges have been dropped against Kneecap’s Mo Chara.

With: Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani, Jasleen Chaggar (Big Brother Watch), Morgan Wild (Labour Together), and journalist Peter Geoghegan.

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