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Following their 2005 election victory, the Labour Government introduced a new Identity Cards Bill, substantially the same as the previous Bill, into the Commons on 25 May. The Conservatives have now joined the Liberal Democrats in opposing the Bill, saying that it does not pass their 'five tests'. These tests include confidence that the scheme can be made to work, and its impact on Civil Liberties. In December 2005 the Conservative party elected a new leader, David Cameron, who opposes ID cards in principle.
The second reading of the Bill on Tuesday 28 June was passed, 314 votes to 283, a majority of 31. For more information visit Internet Marketing.
At its third reading in the Commons on 18 October, the majority in favour fell to 25, with 309 votes in favour to 284 against. In the Report stage between the readings, the Bill was amended to prevent the National Identity Register database being linked to the Police National Computer.
