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Digital ID is to be made compulsory for all adults under Sir Keir Starmer's plan to tackle illegal migration, former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is sentenced to five years in prison and the Home Office argues Palestine Action appeal not an 'exceptional' case

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1 | Digital ID to be compulsory for all adults under Starmer plan to tackle illegal migration

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2 | Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison in Libyan campaign-financing trial

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3 | Home Office argues Palestine Action appeal not an 'exceptional' case

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4 | Boris Johnson brands Reform 'extremely dangerous' as he rules out move

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5 | Starmer warns that Burnham's policies would cause 'harm' like Liz Truss

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Digital ID plans spark fierce debate among readers

I am British, lived in Britain all my life. Why should I have to take a mandatory ID card? I already have a passport, driving licence etc. Does that mean I have to carry a wallet now at all times?

Big Brother is watching a bit too closely for my liking.

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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is handed a lengthy prison sentence for taking suspected illegal campaign funds from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.

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Sir Keir Starmer defends his position as PM despite criticism from Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham over leadership

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