Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlash
Andy Burnham’s plans to move DSIT into the business department have not yet been signed off, with some experts saying they hope he will change his mind. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PAView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham’s plans to move DSIT into the business department have not yet been signed off, with some experts saying they hope he will change his mind. Right now is a critical moment for tech as an economic and national security issue.
- ▪Andy Burnham’s plans to move DSIT into the business department have not yet been signed off, with some experts saying they hope he will change his mind.
- ▪Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PAView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham’s plans to move DSIT into the business department have not yet been signed off, with some experts saying they hope he will change his mind.
- ▪Right now is a critical moment for tech as an economic and national security issue.
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Andy Burnham’s plans to move DSIT into the business department have not yet been signed off, with some experts saying they hope he will change his mind. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PAView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham’s plans to move DSIT into the business department have not yet been signed off, with some experts saying they hope he will change his mind. Photograph: Gareth Fuller/PATechnology policyAndy Burnham’s plan to scrap technology department triggers backlashMPs and industry experts say potential reorganisation will waste time at critical moment for AI and economic growthKiran Stacey Policy editorSat 18 Jul 2026 09.42 EDTLast modified on Sat 18 Jul 2026 09.52 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham’s plan to scrap the government’s technology department has triggered an…
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