The government announcement that digital ID is to become mandatory by the end of this parliament has provoked an outcry from across British society. Politicians and public figures have condemned the decision, articles and polls have expressed widespread opposition and even tech giant Palantir has said it won't bid for the contract due to a lack of public support.
The government's response to a protest petition that rapidly gained 2.7 million signatures that it will impose the new system has created further outrage. Social media has been ringing with cries of “I will not comply”.
