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pera ◴[] No.45385681[source]
I am quite confused by this point:

> A new digital ID scheme will help combat illegal working

If you are an immigrant you already have to prove your right to work with a share code:

https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work/get-a-share-code-onli...

And if you claim to be a citizen you must show a passport or birth certificate:

https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

So how exactly will this new digital ID help "stop those with no right to be here from being able to find work"?

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mytailorisrich ◴[] No.45386941[source]
You are correct and this won't help. The government is using deceit and dishonesty to push this proposal but I think people can see through it. That should really raise a red flag.
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1. baggachipz ◴[] No.45390058[source]
Just like people saw through Brexit, eh? Sorry, I say this from Trumpistan.