Emma Foody

Emma Foody

Labour (Co-op) — Cramlington and Killingworth

Speaking in the House of Commons on 15 January 2026

Debate

Digital ID

Contribution

Nail bars, car washes and barbers are all business types that are known to have higher than average numbers of illegal workers, and for which right-to-work checks are variable. The 83% increase in illegal working arrests that was announced this week is welcome, but can the Minister please outline how digital ID will make right-to-work checks more robust?

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