Don’t know if you saw this, but I found it fascinating regarding the BBC.
youtu.be/e0dRBtSAvLM?...

My card is physical but there is a database that it is combined with. I don’t find it has any downsides, nor does anyone I know.

Yes, but I love not having to download and print bank statements or utility bills that are less than 3 months old with my name and address on to prove my address. I just get my physical ID card updated at my town hall in Germany.

My hunch is that Starmer is personally quite Labour soft left but has been convinced by advisors and career path that he has to cosplay a caricature of forms of Yorkshire or Midlands cultural conservatism he doesn't really understand

I‘m at a bit of a loss as to why they are starting with a digital version only. For older members of society a card would be easier, ie dual system. I live in Germany & use my ID card to prove who I am & where I live on rare occasions needed. Not needed to print off a utility bill for years.

As someone living in Germany, I can attest that external shutters & inward opening windows, which also tilt, are amazing for keeping heat out in summer & warmth in in winter. Better for sleeping too, as rooms remain dark and external noise ⬇️. Cleaning outside of windows easy too. No brainer really👍

He was unbelievably good!

Absolutely not, black cats are wonderful - and very lucky. This young lady is modelling her post-op collar and bringing much joy to all around her (and chaos too 🫣😂).

Genuine question: is there any way out of this Brexit mess without another referendum? If not, and given changing world circumstances, might it be time to do the grown up thing and just get on with it? Political cowardice is never rewarded.

I agree! My car is about the same age but one always has a slight nag in the stomach till it’s pronounced healthy 😂

Snap! I had my biennial TüV this week too - also thankfully no problems 👍

Labour & Tories feel to me like yesterday’s people superglued to yesterday’s ideas. World changing around them but can’t talk to electorate about changes coming down the line & how to prepare for them. I wonder if, by 2029, it will be Lib Dem’s v Reform & effectively a referendum rerun.

Sending hugs and hope that‘s an end to it! 🤗