Reform has initiated its Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) team, beginning with Kent County Council, which the party gained control of in recent elections. The initiative is led by tech professionals to analyze local governance, reminiscent of a similar program in the US during Trump's presidency. Critics, such as the Liberal Democrat opposition leader Antony Hook, have challenged the move, arguing that existing governance structures should suffice and questioning the decision to cancel local committee meetings in favor of external audits.
Antony Hook, the Liberal Democrat opposition leader on Kent County Council, questioned the need for a team of outside auditors, stating that the council had its own governance and audit committee.
Reform aims to bring in a team of software engineers, data analysts, and forensic auditors to analyze local authorities, echoing the US Doge initiative from Trump's presidency.
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