Bronwen Maddox valedictory lecture

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As she prepares to step down as Director of the Institute for Government, Bronwen Maddox gave a valedictory lecture.

Her six years at the IfG have seen two general elections, three prime ministers and, in Brexit and the Covid pandemic, two of the biggest peacetime challenges ever faced by governments in this country.

In her speech, Bronwen reflected on what is wrong with British government – and what is right – and what needs to change to make it better.

The event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, IfG Deputy Director. 

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