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Proof of Identity: Digital Technology

Commons · Question 20945 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Mike Wood

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether the digital identification and digital identity service programme will continue; and how the abolition of Digital ID will impact (a) GOV.UK One Login, (b) GOV.UK Wallet, (c) Digi

Answer

Answered by Ian Murray, 8 Sep 2026

The Government is committed to making it simpler and more secure for people across the country to complete necessary tasks and everyday transactions digitally, where they choose to do so. The national Digital ID programme, announced in September 2025, has...