BigWallop wrote:

If everyone of an innocent nature was carrying an ID card, then
you wouldn't be worried at all about being stopped in the street
by the police and asked to show your ID.

The Police can already ask a citizen to identify themselves. This new
system extends that power to any little Hitler or US corporation which wants
to participate. It means we all get the "1984 Clubcard", where our
movements and choices are surveilled and analysed by countless snoopers.

Terrorists and illegals will simply use forged papers, or take advantage of
the 3m rule for overseas visitors. The only people who'll be screwed by
this will be the law-abiding UK nationals.