Carole Malone Critiques Keir Starmer's Digital ID Proposal as Misguided and Costly
# Carole Malone Dismantles 'Stupid' Digital ID Proposal by Keir Starmer
In a recent critique, Carole Malone vehemently condemned Labour leader Keir Starmer for his push towards implementing a digital ID system. Malone expressed her disapproval during a discussion, calling the initiative a misguided and expensive undertaking.
Malone asserted, “This is just another stupid, costly experiment by a prime minister and a Government who have no clue what they're doing.” Her comments reflect a growing concern among critics who argue that the digital ID plan lacks practicality and poses significant financial burdens.
The debate centers around the implications of introducing ID cards, which Malone believes contradicts British values. She stated, "I just don’t think ID cards are very British because what it says, essentially, is that you don’t trust your own people, and it changes the relationship you have with the state - it means you are, kind of, the property of the state." This sentiment echoes a broader hesitation among citizens regarding government oversight and individual autonomy.
Malone further highlighted the financial ramifications of the proposed system, emphasizing that it would be a drain on resources. She remarked, “What bothers me just as much as that is that it will cost a lot of money and serve absolutely no purpose.” This point reinforces skepticism about the feasibility and utility of the digital ID scheme.
Concerns continue to mount as the public contemplates the potential consequences of not adopting a digital ID, which has been suggested could restrict the ability to work in the UK without it. As the debate unfolds, it remains clear that many view Starmer's proposal as fundamentally flawed and out of touch with British identity and values.