Ministers Reflect
Interviews with former ministers on the realities of the role and how to be effective in government.
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James Brokenshire
James Brokenshire was interviewed on 24 September 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Damian Hinds
Damian Hinds talks about his experience of different ministerial ranks and getting his dream job in government.
Tracey Crouch
Tracey Crouch was interviewed on 10 July 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
David Ford
David Ford was interviewed on 9 July 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Lord O’Shaughnessy
Lord O’Shaughnessy discusses working in policy before becoming a minister, being a Lords minister and the impact of Brexit on the work of DHSC.
Richard Harrington
Richard Harrington reflects on his time as a joint minister across three departments and working with businesses to prepare for a no deal Brexit.
Jo Johnson
Jo Johnson reflects on his time as a minister under David Cameron and Theresa May.
Steve Brine
Steve Brine was interviewed on 20 May 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Carwyn Jones
Carwyn Jones reflects on leading minority and coalition governments in Wales and dealing with of Brexit and its impact on the constitution.
Leighton Andrews
Leighton Andrews reflects on governing in Wales.