UK faces scrutiny over political power, social media, and celebrity influence
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A former aide to the UK Prime Minister criticizes the increasing power of lawyers, activists, and regulators, arguing that it hampers politicians' ability to deliver on promises and suggesting reforms to streamline government processes, amid ongoing political tensions and high-profile cases like that of Egyptian activist Alaa Abd El Fattah.
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