The age old justification from Victorian times that natives born in Britain do not need an Identity Card, because they are known in their Community, is no longer valid or acceptable in the modern Britain of today !
One of the main justifications underlying the BREXIT VOTE was the wish to control and reduce immigration from the EU and elsewhere. That is easy ! One can refuse entry if identity documentation is not acceptable.
However, does Britain really have the PRACTICAL means to verify easily the identity of everyone already living there ? How many visitors have overstayed their "temporary entry" ? Where do they live ? How many are working on the black market or living on their wits ? Also, for example, is a voter the same person that was registered on the electoral list ?
Furthermore, to travel abroad Passports are generally required, but identity cards could facilitate re-entry and also contain additional information like an identity number for tax purposes.
Theresa May, the Prime Minister, must seriously weigh the pros and cons of issuing Identity Cards, particularly if she really wants and intends to control immigration !
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