Lib Dems lay down their opposition (From Warrington Guardian)

Lib Dems lay down their opposition

THE annual meeting of Warrington's Liberal Democrats laid down the party's opposition to ID cards.

Saj Karim, a member of the European Parliament for the north west, told the meeting that terrorism and security should not become an election issue.

He added: "We are particularly opposed to the introduction of ID cards. This would mark a major shift in the fabric of British society. Once our rights and liberties have gone, they have gone for good.

"Cards are unlikely to give rise to discrimination against ethnic minorities through increased identity checks.

"Sadly, they gave no protection to the people of Spain and the USA when atrocities were committed there, although they do have ID cards in these countries."