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Starmer's Government Targets Red Tape to Speed Up Decisions

3/26/2026

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the government will expedite decision-making by removing outdated regulations and overlapping consultations.
The Cabinet Office will streamline processes to enhance community improvements.
Reforms will keep consultations for complex policies and use artificial intelligence to identify unnecessary ones.
The Conservative Party criticized the government as stuck in consultation paralysis after creating numerous taskforces since 2024.
Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds stressed accountability and decisive action.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the government will expedite decision-making by removing outdated regulations and overlapping consultations.
The Cabinet Office will streamline processes to enhance community improvements.
Reforms will keep consultations for complex policies and use artificial intelligence to identify unnecessary ones.
The Conservative Party criticized the government as stuck in consultation paralysis after creating numerous taskforces since 2024.
Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds stressed accountability and decisive action.