Topic: Tony Blair

The history of UK ID cards is revisited, specifically the failed mid-2000s scheme under Tony Blair and David Blunkett which was eventually scrapped by the Cameron coalition. Ocsko notes that a successful digital ID system could save 2% of the UK's GDP—approximately £44 billion—by preventing fraud. The hosts conclude that most citizens already give away more personal data to Google, Apple, and Amazon than the government is requesting for the ID system.

A host recounts a conversation with a woman who asked about his political leanings and those of his co-host as a dating prerequisite. This prompts a discussion about their personal voting histories, ranging from voting Labour during the Tony Blair era to supporting the Conservative and Liberal parties based on policy manifestos.