Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash

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Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash

The Guardian · Jul 18, 2026, 1:42 PM UTC

MPs and industry experts say potential reorganisation will waste time at critical moment for AI and economic growth Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap the government’s technology department has triggered an angry backlash from MPs, Whitehall officials and tech experts.…

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