Digital ID cards could help solve the small boats crisis, says Pat McFadden

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"Cabinet office minister Pat McFadden has suggested a Digital ID card for every Briton could help to combat illegal immigration and benefit fraud. The Labour MP for Wolverhampton South East said that the UK was behind the curve technologically and could implement a system similar to the Baltic state of Estonia, where its citizens are given a unique identification number. This allows Estonians to register births, marriages, divorces, deaths, vote, book GP appointments and access their bank accounts."

A news outlet deploys reporters to cover developing stories including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, and investigates financial links such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC. A documentary titled 'The A Word' highlights American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet refuses to use paywalls and solicits donations to fund on-the-ground reporting and keep journalism freely accessible. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden proposed a Digital ID card for every Briton to improve access to services and help tackle illegal immigration and benefit fraud. The proposal cites Estonia's unique ID system and recalls New Labour's earlier national identity card debate.

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