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Thursday, January 1, 2026

Scottish Tory leader condemns Labour digital ID plan as distraction amid party turmoil

Russell Findlay says compulsory digital identity papers would erode privacy and amount to centralised control, arguing the policy won’t solve immigration or public-service strains.

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Scottish Tory leader condemns Labour digital ID plan as distraction amid party turmoil

LONDON — Russell Findlay, the leader of the Scottish Conservative Party, criticized Labour's plan to introduce compulsory digital identity papers for every UK citizen as a


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