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Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge

Andy Burnham to scrap digital ID to focus on cost of living in first major policy pledge
BBC UK Saturday 18 July 2026, 20:15 UTC 1 min read
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A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.

A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his Government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.
Andy Burnham (PERSON)
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