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Government should not be pushing ahead with ID cards at time of economic hardship - CarmichaelWed, 03 Dec 2008Commenting on the Bills outlined in today’s Queen’s Speech, which include measures to allow state officials to demand ID from a person at any time, Liberal Democrat Shadow Scotland Secretary, Alistair Carmichael said: "Like the Pre-Budget Report, this latest statement offers precious little to help Scotland’s people at a time of increasing economic hardship." |
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Ministers trying to extend ID card scheme by stealth - HuhneWed, 03 Dec 2008Commenting on reports that measures will be introduced to allow state officials to demand a person’s proof of identity at all times, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said: "Ministers seem to be breaking their promise that no one would ever have to carry an ID card. They are leaving the back door open by giving themselves the option to make the carrying of an ID card compulsory in future." |
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ID Cards are a laminated poll tax - HuhneTue, 25 Nov 2008Commenting on today’s introduction of ID Cards for foreign nationals, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said: |
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Whitehall policing targets an expensive disaster - HuhneMon, 10 Nov 2008Commenting on the Home Affairs Select Committee report on Policing in the 21st Century, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said: "This report is right to highlight how mistaken the Government has been to try to run policing through Whitehall targets, which have proved an expensive disaster." |
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Fingerprint cost will double ID card charge - HuhneMon, 10 Nov 2008Commenting on reports that people will have to pay over £25 to give their fingerprints in addition to the cost of the ID card itself, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said: "This hidden charge is an incredible cheek. It will nearly double the cost to the public of getting an ID card." |
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Government scared to force ID cards on voters before an election - HuhneThu, 06 Nov 2008Commenting on today’s announcement that workers at two UK airports are to be given ID cards, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said: "Ministers are choosing a limited number of guinea pigs at two smaller airports because they are aware of how unpopular ID cards are." |
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ID cards scheme rests on prejudice and hunches - HuhneWed, 29 Oct 2008Responding to comments by Harvey Mattinson, a senior consultant at the IT security arm of GCHQ, that claims that ID cards will help protect against terrorism were ‘absolute bunkum’, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Chris Huhne said: "Ministers used to pride themselves on evidence-based policy, but their case for ID cards rests on prejudice and hunches. From 42 days to the reclassification of cannabis, ministers have proved adept at ignoring the advice of experts." |
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New protections against identity fraud needed - CleggThu, 16 Oct 2008People should have the right to ‘security freeze’ their credit records to stop bank accounts and new credit cards being fraudulently opened in their name, Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg will say today. On a visit to Cambridge University where he will meet credit card fraud expert Professor Ross Anderson, Nick Clegg will set out how giving individuals control over who can access their financial history would vastly reduce identity fraud. |