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The Blair which project

Amongst the voices calling for something to be done about the lack of a digital identity infrastructure (voices that include, for example, mine and Mark Carney’s) is that of the former Prime Minister Tony Blair who has called for "a proper identity system in the UK" to underpin digital government. I’m not sure what he means by “proper” but I’ll take it to mean well-thought out, practical and effective. You may recall that the national identity card scheme introduced under Mr. Blair (the “PA card”) was none of these things.

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As the clock ticks down towards the end of March 2020, when further public investment in Verify ceases and the system is taken on by the private sector, significant questions remain over the viability of Verify.

From Why Gov.uk Verify faces a critical few months - again - Computer Weekly Editor's Blog.

 

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I wonder why things will be any different this time? Suppose the outcome of the current government’s consultation on digital identity is 

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