"It will not be compulsory to obtain a digital ID but it will be mandatory for some applications."
Such as having a job. These fucking fucks.
The UK Gov has listened to the people!
… and told them to fuck off.
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/730194?reveal_response=yes
Discussion
Applications such as... walking down the street, going shopping, talking and breathing. So long as you don't require those, you're free to do as you wish...