Digital ID cards to help deter small boat crossings backed by former MI6 boss

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11 Jul 2025 • 6:42 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Former MI6 chief Sir Alex Younger has endorsed the introduction of digital ID cards as a deterrent against small boat crossings.
  • Downing Street is reportedly exploring a proposal for digital ID cards for all adults in Britain to verify their right to live and work.
  • Sir Alex suggested the UK should take more responsibility for the issue.
  • His comments follow a recent "groundbreaking" migration agreement reached between Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron.
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