Minister Advocates for Radical Public Service Reforms to Enhance Community Resilience
Cabinet Office minister Josh Simons has called for significant reforms in the public service sector, emphasizing the need for 'in-your-face, brash' changes. In a recent speech, Simons highlighted the necessity of disrupting the status quo to build stronger communities and families. He argued that the current trust in government is low, and visible reforms are essential to restore confidence. Simons proposed leveraging new technologies, such as digital identity and artificial intelligence, to support these reforms. He outlined a vision where public services are organized around local relationships and needs, rather than centralized, top-down approaches. Simons also introduced initiatives like the Test, Learn and Grow programme, which encourages civil servants to collaborate with local authorities to innovate and improve service delivery. 
