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European Jewish News · Jul 18, 2026

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UK: In his first major policy pledge, Andy Burnham will scrap plans for a government-issued digital ID for all British adults when he becomes prime minister on Monday. Burnham's spokesperson said the "time and resource that was going to be spent on a national ID scheme will go instead to where it's most needed, such as helping with the cost of living". Additionally, Burnham is reportedly set to announce plans to fast-track oil and gas drilling in the North Sea after entering No 10. Join EJN:

UK: In his first major policy pledge, Andy Burnham will scrap plans for a government-issued digital ID for all British adults when he becomes prime minister on Monday. Burnham's spokesperson said the "time and resource that was going to be spent on a national ID scheme will go instead to where it's most needed, such as helping with the cost of living". Additionally, Burnham is reportedly set to announce plans to fast-track oil and gas drilling in the North Sea after entering No 10. Join EJN: https://wa.me/447443160130?text=Hi!%20I%20would%20like%20to%20subscribe%20to%20the%20EJN.%20My%20name%20is:%20

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