Introduce Digital ID only for MPs and officials, not the general public. · petition

What the petition asks

We want Parliament to stop plans for Digital ID for the public and instead make a blockchain-based Digital ID mandatory for MPs, ministers, and senior officials. This ID should record financial interests, property, earnings, and official meetings, with records published publicly.

Ordinary citizens should not be required to hold Digital ID. Instead, transparency and accountability must apply to those in positions of political power. A Digital ID for MPs and ministers would protect civil liberties while improving trust in government by allowing the public to see officials’ financial activity, meetings, and voting records. This will strengthen democracy and ensure greater accountability to the people.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. We're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.

The Register of Members' Financial Interests already contains information about any financial interest an MP has, or any benefit they receive, which someone else might reasonably consider to influence what they say or do as an MP. You can see it here: https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/standards-and-financial-interests/parliamentary-commissioner-for-standards/registers-of-interests/register-of-members-financial-interests/

Formal Parliamentary meetings are recorded here: https://www.parliament.uk/

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. Or you may wish to sign this petition: "Do not introduce Digital ID cards" Do not introduce Digital ID cards

Timeline

27 Sep 2025	Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee