Reform civil service plan ‘would sack more planning officers than exist’
Reform UK's civil service plan proposes significant cuts that would eliminate more planning officers than currently exist. The plan also suggests reducing the number of psychologists supporting prison staff by two-thirds. Critics argue that these cuts could jeopardize essential services and safety within the civil service and prison systems.
- ▪The Reform UK plan aims to cut civil service roles by 13%, saving over £5 billion annually.
- ▪Proposed cuts include a reduction of 450 planning roles, despite only 445 planners currently employed.
- ▪The plan also suggests cutting 930 occupational psychology roles, primarily affecting prison staff support.
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Danny Kruger, who produced Reform’s policy paper on the civil service, gives a speech in London in October last year. Photograph: Corey Rudy/ReutersView image in fullscreenDanny Kruger, who produced Reform’s policy paper on the civil service, gives a speech in London in October last year. Photograph: Corey Rudy/ReutersReform UKReform UK civil service plan ‘would sack more planning officers than exist’Analysis of party’s proposed cuts also suggests it would get rid of two-thirds of psychologists who support prison staffPeter Walker Senior political correspondentTue 26 May 2026 15.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 15.12 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Reform UK plan to cut the size of the civil service would involve sacking more planning officers than exist and getting rid of at…
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