Politicians have given away too much power to deliver pledges, says PM's ex-aide
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Key Points:
- Paul Ovenden, a former director of political strategy for Keir Starmer, criticized politicians for ceding too much power to lawyers, activists, and regulators, which he says hampers their ability to deliver on promises and has led to a bloated yet ineffective state.
- Ovenden highlighted the case of British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah as an example of government distraction and misallocation of focus, noting that politicians have effectively handed away power to external bodies that slow government action.
- Ovenden and others, including Chris Powell, argue that the Labour government needs significant reform to regain public trust and address voter frustration, especially ahead of upcoming local elections and potential leadership challenges.
- Sir Keir Starmer acknowledged the challenges posed
