Burnham to scrap digital ID scheme on first day as PM, redirect funds to cost-of-living

Andy Burnham will scrap the government's digital ID scheme as one of his first acts as prime minister, his office said. Burnham replaces Sir Keir Starmer on Monday after an audience with King Charles. The scheme, intended for all British adults, was Starmer's flagship programme. Burnham pledged to redirect resources toward "people's everyday priorities," including free bus travel for young people and energy bill cuts.