Petitions/Enhance NI with a secure biometric ID to protect citizens from identity theft
StatusClosed
Opened26 Sept 2025
Closes26 Mar 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

We want the Government to enhance the National Insurance system with a secure biometric ID card. Optional for most citizens; mandatory (employer-funded) for directors, regulated professions and Senior Management Function holders.

We think this could cut fraud, protect identities, strengthen security and build trust. Identity theft and fraud are growing threats and could be costing citizens and the UK economy billions every year. We believe that enhancing the National Insurance system with a secure biometric ID card could protect individuals, strengthen national security, improve efficiency, and build trust. It could ensure accountability where it matters most and fairness for all.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Sojan Joseph
1Sojan Joseph MP
Ashford
6
Tahir Ali
2Tahir Ali MP
Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley
1
Laurence Turner
3Laurence Turner MP
Birmingham Northfield
1
Richard Tice
4Richard Tice MP
Boston and Skegness
1
Dawn Butler
5Dawn Butler MP
Brent East
1
Ruth Cadbury
6Ruth Cadbury MP
Brentford and Isleworth
1
Kerry McCarthy
7Kerry McCarthy MP
Bristol East
1
Oliver Ryan
8Oliver Ryan MP
Burnley
1
Tom Morrison
9Tom Morrison MP
Cheadle
1
Aphra Brandreth
10Aphra Brandreth MP
Chester South and Eddisbury
1
Enhance NI with a secure biometric ID to protect citizens from identity theft — Petitions