Prime Minister Keir Starmer's upcoming speech will advocate for the increased use of AI and digital methods to enhance efficiency in government, suggesting potential savings of over £45 billion. However, unions are concerned about the impact on civil service jobs and morale, as many officials fear being scapegoated for issues stemming from the government's budget cuts. Union leaders urge for reform to be collaborative, emphasizing that civil servants are willing to embrace transformation, but need assurances and detailed plans for the future.
AI should replace the work of government officials where it can be done to the same standard, prompting unions to warn against blaming civil servants for problems.
Starmer's speech will claim that over 45bn can be saved by greater digital methods in Whitehall, despite concerns of cuts and job insecurity among civil servants.
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