Burnham's Tech Takedown: A Risky Bet on Britain's Future The incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sent shockwaves through Whitehall with his plan to scrap the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
This move has sparked a furious backlash from MPs, officials, and tech experts who warn that it would be a catastrophic mistake. The DSIT was created in 2022 to oversee Britain's rapidly advancing tech sector.
Its remit includes AI development, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure – areas where Britain is seeking to assert its global leadership.