Will digital ID cards stop illegal working?

The article discusses the potential implementation of digital ID cards in the UK to prevent illegal working. Sir Keir Starmer is proposing a digital ID scheme that would allow individuals to prove their identity and right to work in the UK using modern smartphone technology. The government aims to reduce illegal working by migrants through digital IDs, although the exact plans and whether they will be mandatory are still unclear. Previous attempts to introduce ID cards in the UK faced backlash and concerns over potential authoritarian implications.