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Reform UK's Doge Team Criticized Amid Council Overspending

10/24/2025

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Reform UK's Doge team, inspired by Elon Musk, has faced criticism for its lack of progress in assisting councils with cost-cutting measures.
Since its launch, the unit has visited only three of twelve councils.
Councillors say meetings have been unproductive and often described as photocalls, prompting some councils to pursue their own savings initiatives.
Kent County Council faces a projected £27.9 million overspend despite claims of reducing debt, raising questions about the strategy's effectiveness.
Four Reform councillors were suspended following a leaked video of a contentious meeting.

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Reform UK's Doge team, inspired by Elon Musk, has faced criticism for its lack of progress in assisting councils with cost-cutting measures.
Since its launch, the unit has visited only three of twelve councils.
Councillors say meetings have been unproductive and often described as photocalls, prompting some councils to pursue their own savings initiatives.
Kent County Council faces a projected £27.9 million overspend despite claims of reducing debt, raising questions about the strategy's effectiveness.
Four Reform councillors were suspended following a leaked video of a contentious meeting.