May confirms ID cards are to be scrapped

The video discusses the ID card scheme, initially proposed to aid anti-terrorism efforts. Charles Clark, a former home secretary, criticized the scheme, stating it wouldn't have prevented the 7/7 London attacks. The discussion then shifts to the balance between national security and civil liberties, concluding with the government's decision to scrap the ID cards within 100 days, fulfilling a pledge made in opposition.

What balance did the speaker believe was achieved between national security and civil liberties?

What commitment did the speaker make regarding the ID card scheme in government?