Written questions

Electronic Government: Proof of Identity

Commons · Question 95013 · Tabled 27 Nov 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 4 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Andrew George

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what safeguards will be in place for self-employed individuals who decline to use the Government’s One Login system in 2027 on grounds of (a) conscience and (b) security.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 4 Dec 2025

GOV.UK One Login is the single sign-in and identity checking solution enabling citizens to access digital government services. Over time it will replace all other sign-in methods on GOV.UK including Government Gateway. Whilst HMRC will serve most of its c...