i spoke to @lbc.co.uk this evening on ID systems, given that a 2021 quote of mine has done the rounds this week.

starmer's proposal would most likely function as a massive population database, backed by biometric surveillance.
wouldn't deal with undocumented migration, would make us all less free.

fwiw this is what Luke and i reflected on 'identity politics' in Against Borders, following our discussion of digital ID, databases and algorithms

glasgow // london folk: i’m doing a couple of events next week with Goldsmiths and the inimitable
Mount Florida Books, see you there

sheltering from the storm today! an energising discussion on the UK migrant solidarity movement’s wins, and how we take on this government’s hostility.

many of the insights in Against Borders still ring true: www.versobooks.com/en-gb/produc...

thank you for having me @amnestyuk.bsky.social ✨

delightful times @lighthousebks.bsky.social Radical Bookfair with Leah Cowan on thinking, writing and organising towards flourishing futures 💫