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Burnham scraps new digital ID scheme
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The coverage of Burnham scrapping the digital ID scheme shows broad agreement on the event itself, but differing focuses and tones. While all outlets mention the cost of living crisis, The Guardian and City AM frame the story with a cautious tone, with City AM emphasizing the cost of living crisis from a right-leaning perspective and The Guardian focusing on Burnham's plan. In contrast, the FT UK maintains a neutral tone, sticking to the facts of the abandoned plan.
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The Guardian
Burnham to scrap Starmer’s digital ID scheme in ‘reset of priorities’
Incoming PM will reallocate unspecified resources from unpopular plan to helping with cost of living
Andy Burnham is expected to scrap Keir Starmer’s plans for digital ID cards in a “reset of priorities” when he enters Downing Street on Monday.
The new Labour leader plans to redirect the resources earmarked for the scheme towards tackling the cost of living, his team indicated on Saturday.
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18 Jul, 20:00
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City AM
Burnham scraps digital ID scheme
Andy Burnham will scrap Labour’s digital ID scheme when he becomes Prime Minister, as part of a “reset of priorities” over the cost of living crisis. The incoming Prime Minister said on Saturday that he would ditch the programme, set out only months ago by Sir Keir Starmer, and spend the money saved on “improving [...]
19 Jul, 09:18
FT UK
Burnham scraps new digital ID scheme
Incoming prime minister says money saved will go towards tackling cost-of-living crisis
18 Jul, 20:00
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