Party would create department to clear out inefficient quangos and merge health boards if it wins power next year, leader saysScottish Labour would set up an Elon Musk-style department to clear out inefficient quangos and government waste if it wins power next year, Anas Sarwar has said.The Scottish Labour leader said their own “department of government efficiency” – a title identical to Musk’s Doge – would oversee efforts to save money by scrapping dozens of quangos, merging health boards and cutting costs. Continue reading…
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Author : Severin Carrell Scotland editor
Publish date : 2025-02-21 17:52:00
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Scottish Labour would set up Musk-style ‘Doge’ department, says Sarwar
