The new digital ‘mantra’, which aims to save the government £45bn, prompts unions to warn PM to stop blaming problems on Whitehall officials

AI should replace the work of government officials where it can be done to the same standard under new rules that have prompted unions to warn Keir Starmer to stop blaming problems on civil servants.

As part of his plans for reshaping the state, the prime minister will on Thursday outline how a digital revolution will bring billions of pounds in savings to the government.