Digital ID cards scheme labelled 'ridiculous' by people of North East with claims 'it won't work'The proposed scheme was announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer as part of measures to tackle immigrationView 6 Images The Prime Minister is considering introducing new digital ID cards (Image: Getty Images / PA)Last week the Government unveiled plans to introduce a new mandatory digital ID card as part of an effort to tackle illegal immigration. ‌Digital ID cards are to take the form of an app-based system, similar to bank cards or the NHS app stored on mobile phones. It is understood digital ID will be compulsory to anyone wanting to work, but cards will not be required to be carried every day. Out in the city centre we asked people if they would welcome new digital ID cards. ‌But Connor Anderson says introducing digital ID won't stop people from wanting to work.