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FT Political Fix: why is it so hard for prime ministers to get things done?

Dr Hannah White appears on the FT's Political Fix podcast to discuss the final report of the Commission on the Centre of Government.

15 MAR 2024

Topic: Civil service Policy making Public services Public finances
Keywords: Machinery of government Civil service reform Cabinet Budget King's Speech / State opening of parliament
Political party: Conservative Labour
Department: HM Treasury Number 10 Cabinet Office
Series: Commission on the Centre of Government
Publisher: Financial Times

10 MAR 2024 Report

Why the centre of government has failed successive prime ministers – and seven recommendations for radical reform.

11 MAR 2024 Online event

11 March 2024

An event to launch the final report of the IfG’s Commission on the Centre of Government.

15 MAR 2024 Comment

The centre of government is not fit for the challenges facing the UK.

10 MAR 2024 Comment

The centre of government is not capable of meeting the challenges faced by the UK today.