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ID cards to stay voluntary: Johnson British citizens will never be forced to carry ID cards, Home Secretary Alan Johnson has said. In his first major policy announcement on the post, Mr Johnson ditched a trial scheme which would have required some airport staff and pilots to carry the controversial cards. The schemes, at Manchester Airport and London City Airport, will instead be voluntary. He also ruled out ever requiring the public to own a card. Previously, ministers said ID cards could become compulsory once 80% of the population was covered. The cards will still be compulsory for foreign workers, Mr Johnson said. Mr Johnson said: "Holding an identity card should be a personal choice for British citizens - just as it is now to obtain a passport. Accordingly I want the... [read full story]
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