Farage Plans UK DOGE Unit to Audit Local Councils Following Musk Model

Elon Musk has publicly distanced himself from President Donald Trump's administration, particularly criticizing Trump's large tax bill as a 'disgusting abomination,' a stance that has sparked varied reactions among GOP lawmakers, with some dismissing Musk's influence on the legislative process. Musk's initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), initially aimed to cut trillions from government spending but has been widely viewed as over-promising and under-delivering. Meanwhile, in the UK, Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, is adopting a similar DOGE-style approach to tackle wasteful spending at the local council level, starting with Kent County Council. Reform UK's DOGE unit will use artificial intelligence, data analytics, and forensic auditing to scrutinize council expenditures, though critics caution that public sector cost-cutting faces unique challenges compared to the private sector. The UK effort hopes to learn from the shortcomings of Musk's DOGE in the US, emphasizing the need for genuine savings and improved service standards. This transatlantic adoption highlights ongoing concerns about government efficiency and fiscal responsibility under President Trump and Reform UK alike.