MP signs up for his identity card

MP Phil Woolas signs up for his identity card

MP for Milnrow and Newhey, Phil Woolas has become one of the first people in Greater Manchester to sign up for a Government identity card.

The Home Office Minister visited the Identity and Passport Service office in central Manchester.

The cards, which cost £30, can be applied for from 30 November and can be used in place of a passport for European travel.

Identity minister Meg Hillier said: “Identity cards will prove themselves extremely useful in daily life, from opening a bank account to entering a nightclub, and for travel to Europe.”

Mr Woolas added: “Today marks a major milestone for the launch of identity cards.

“Having been through the enrolment process, I can vouch for the fact it is simple, secure and only takes around 15 minutes.”