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Demand UK Digital Sovereignty

The Open Rights Group is urging the UK government to adopt a digital sovereignty strategy that reduces reliance on foreign tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Palantir. It argues that over‑dependence creates strategic fragility, citing the Trump‑ordered shutdown of US‑owned services as a cautionary example. The campaign promotes open‑source software, diversified domestic suppliers, and stronger regulatory standards to protect critical public services. It also highlights that several European nations are already moving quickly toward sovereign digital infrastructures.