List of government U-turns as digital ID plans set to be scrapped

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"The government has appeared to abandon its flagship mandatory digital ID policy, marking another significant reversal since the general election. Plans for a compulsory digital ID system, intended for right-to-work checks, were reportedly thrown into disarray on Tuesday. The Times indicated that ministers are now considering alternatives, allowing other digital documents to fulfil the requirement. This potential shift is the latest in a string of government U-turns. Previously, it scaled back major welfare reforms following pressure from backbenchers. It also partially reduced inheritance tax on farms after extensive lobbying from the agricultural sector, highlighting a pattern of policy adjustments."

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