Every adult in Britain will require a digital ID under plans to be set out by Sir Keir Starmer.

The prime minister is expected to announce his backing in principle for the scheme in a speech as early as Friday, in a ramping up of efforts to tackle illegal immigration.

The so-called "Brit card" would verify a citizen's right to live and work in the UK

Anyone starting a new job would be required to show the card, which would then be checked against a central database of those entitled to work here.

The plan will be subject to a consultation and would require legislation to be passed, before being rolled out.

French President Emmanuel Macron has repeatedly warned that the lack of ID cards in the UK acts as a major pull factor for Channel crossings, as migrants feel they are able to find

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