Manchester tipped for ID 'beacon area'

they have got one hell of a shock coming when they try this one on

The term "Beacon" is used in several project management methodologies to indicate the implementation of a project milestone that includes the idea of "ironing out" problems. It is part of the operational problem identification phase of a project.

If Manchester is to be used as "Beacon" then it means that much of the infrastructure is in place to do, broadly, what is intended to be done with ID cards. Activists could do much worse than critically examine the changes in policing, welfare benefits and other relevant public services in the next few months.

Good to see the wide range of sentiment opposed to the Government's ridiculous National Identity Database. We have an established and active NO2ID group here in Manchester, you can find out more at  http://manchester.no2id.net/ and we welcome new supporters, new activities and new ideas to campaign against this threat.

We've got a street stall in St. Ann's Square on Saturday 14th February from 2pm to 4pm, and our next meeting is in the Town Hall Tavern on Wednesday 18th February from 7pm to 9pm. Full details, along with our Facebook and mailing list links, at  http://manchester.no2id.net/