Burnham to scrap Starmer’s flagship digital ID scheme and focus on bills
- Andy Burnham is expected to scrap Sir Keir Starmer’s flagship digital ID programme upon taking office on Monday.
- The decision is part of a “reset of priorities” to redirect funds towards tackling the cost of living crisis and household bills.
- Burnham’s incoming government aims to focus on “tangible” improvements to people’s lives and address immediate public needs.
- He also intends to announce more drilling for oil and gas and is planning a shake-up of the Foreign Office, with Ed Miliband considered for foreign secretary.
- Ministers expected to be sacked will reportedly be informed on Sunday, ahead of planned Cabinet announcements on Monday.
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