India, July 19 -- Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to scrap the UK's contentious digital ID scheme on Saturday, July 18, which is a significant policy reversal under his leadership. In response to overwhelming public sentiment against the proposal, Burnham has pledged to redirect funds to address the cost-of-living crisis. While mandatory right-to-work checks on employers will stay as planned, Burnham has said his government will focus its efforts on delivering policies that provide direct support to people and their families.

Andy Burnham Digital ID Update: Where will the money be spent instead?

According to Burnham's team, funding earmarked for the digital ID programme will be redirected to areas that better reflect the...