Reform faces questions over tech investor's role in cost-cutting drive

Published: 9/26/2025
Reform faces questions over tech investor's role in cost-cutting drive
Tech investor's role in cost-cutting drive at councils faces scrutiny as Basis Capital founder, Harriet Green, assists Reform UK's efficiency department in identifying savings at West Northamptonshire Council. Concerns arise over Green accessing sensitive council data, potentially providing an unfair advantage to businesses backed by her firm. Reform UK's Department of Government Efficiency faces legal constraints hindering data access, with Green's involvement sparking questions about conflicts of interest and competitive advantages.