Digital ID: Trust, Technology and Control

Is Britain sleepwalking into a digital surveillance state — or finally catching up with the future? In this episode of Politics Unchained, Steff Aquarone sits down with Liberal Democrat MP Rachel Gilmour to discuss the government’s proposed Digital ID system — what it really means, who it helps, and who it might leave behind. The government says Digital ID will make life simpler, safer, and more efficient. But critics warn it could open the door to state overreach, data misuse, and a loss of personal freedom — especially for older people and those who struggle to access digital services.