Reform to begin Musk-style audits of councils

Reform party to conduct Musk-style audits of councils, starting with Kent County Council, in a bid to identify and cut wasteful spending through the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) team. The team, comprising software engineers and forensic auditors, will visit local authorities to analyze spending. While Reform Party hails the move as a step towards savings for taxpayers, opposition leaders in Kent question the need for external auditors, expressing concerns about transparency and privacy risks.