'Mission creep is terrifying!' Teenage campaigner sounds alarm on Digital ID as he blasts 'state control'

Mr Toms, who first came to prominence after being arrested at London Pride, said the technology would erode basic freedoms.

“Digital ID is not just about proving who you are,” he said. “It’s about tracking where we go, what we do and tightening state control.”

He argued the move could pave the way for a “social credit-style system” and widespread surveillance.

Mr Toms linked the policy to what he called “authoritarian measures” brought in during the Covid pandemic.

He said: “Digital ID is not just about proving who you are, it’s about tracking where we go, what we do and tightening state control.

"People think it’s harmless, but it’s mission creep. It starts small and ends with every aspect of your life being monitored.

"I’m terrified of what it can lead to because once that system’s in place, it won’t be used just for convenience. It will be used for control.”

The young activist said his concerns were not political but based on protecting individual liberty.

“This isn’t left or right. It’s about freedom. The state should not have that level of power over its citizens.”

Mr Toms also criticised environmental schemes such as Ulez and carbon tracking, claiming they contribute to “mass control.”

“Net zero shouldn’t mean zero freedom,” he said.

He argued the British public are being “nudged” into accepting constant monitoring without question.

"People say they’ve got nothing to hide but what happens when a future Government abuses that data? That’s what worries me.

"Once these systems exist, they won’t be rolled back. We’ve already seen how surveillance powers get expanded over time.

"Digital ID is just another step towards normalising constant monitoring.”

He added: “Winston Churchill scrapped ID cards after the war for a reason. We don’t believe in checkpoint Britain.”

The teenager vowed to keep fighting what he calls “the creeping hand of state control.”

“Mission creep is terrifying,” he said. “And unless we stop it now, Britain won’t be the country it once was.”