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Backlash grows over UK plan to scrap government technology department
The Guardian AI Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash
Tech experts and politicians criticized a proposal by incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to dismantle the UK's dedicated technology department.
Why it matters
Political restructuring of tech oversight could delay critical policy decisions and economic growth initiatives related to AI development.
Latest brief · Jul 22, 2026