Petition

Let the public vote on introducing the digital ID cards

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We the public have spoken but the government refuses to listen. If the government insist on going ahead with the "digital ID cards" then we the public demand that the government give us the opportunity to vote on whether we want it or not
We live in a democracy and we should be allowed to vote on the matter, this will affect the public so the public should be alowed to vote.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition, which calls for the same action: "Hold a referendum on introducing mandatory identity cards in the UK" Hold a referendum on introducing mandatory identity cards in the UK

Timeline

4 Oct 2025 Petition opened for signatures
3 Nov 2025 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 3 Nov 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.