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Our Ministers Reflect series of interviews includes almost 150 conversations with former ministers from the UK and devolved governments. They discuss the reality of being a minister, reflect on what they wish they had known about the job before they began, and offer advice to new ministers taking on the role.

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24 SEP 2019 Interview

James Brokenshire

James Brokenshire was interviewed on 24 September 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

19 SEP 2019 Interview

Damian Hinds

Damian Hinds talks about his experience of different ministerial ranks and getting his dream job in government.

10 JUL 2019 Interview

Tracey Crouch

Tracey Crouch was interviewed on 10 July 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

09 JUL 2019 Interview

David Ford

David Ford was interviewed on 9 July 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

20 JUN 2019 Interview

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.

11 JUN 2019 Interview

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.

28 MAY 2019 Interview

Jo Johnson

Jo Johnson reflects on his time as a minister under David Cameron and Theresa May.

20 MAY 2019 Interview

Steve Brine

Steve Brine was interviewed on 20 May 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

18 JAN 2019 Interview

Carwyn Jones

Carwyn Jones reflects on leading minority and coalition governments in Wales and dealing with of Brexit and its impact on the constitution.

17 DEC 2018 Interview

Leighton Andrews

Leighton Andrews reflects on governing in Wales.