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Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash

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MPs and industry experts say potential reorganisation will waste time at a critical moment for AI and economic growth.

SourceThe Guardian AIAuthor: Kiran Stacey Policy editor
Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash
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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.

The incoming prime minister has asked officials to draw up plans to abolish the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology as part of a wider Whitehall shake-up.

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  • Andy Burnham plans to abolish the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
  • Backlash from MPs, officials, and tech experts
  • Criticism that reorganisation is untimely

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