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What was in the 2024 King’s Speech?
The Labour government has set out 40 bills – this explainer takes a closer look at what they are.
Vaughan Gething’s successor as Welsh first minister faces three key challenges
Wales is preparing for its next first minster – the third since the start of the year.
SpAdCast: What is it really like to be a special adviser? Episode 1: Into government
This special four-part series lifts the lid on what SpAds do, how they do it, and why they’re indispensable to modern government.
SpAdCast: What is it really like to be a special adviser? – podcast series
What it is really like to do one of the most demanding – and influential – jobs in Whitehall, Westminster and beyond.
What does a ‘mission-driven’ approach to government mean and how can it be delivered?
How government could effectively organise itself to deliver missions.
A re-energised civil service must not forget that tougher times are ahead
How should the civil service react to the Labour government?
Lee Waters
Lee Waters talks about junior–senior ministerial relationships, a lack of understanding of devolution in Whitehall, and the 20mph policy.
Mark Drakeford
Mark Drakeford reflects on his leadership style as first minister, leading Wales through the pandemic, and working with four different UK PMs.
The failures of the last government mean Labour had no good prisons options
Profound political failure of past governments has created the crisis in prisons.
What do we know about Keir Starmer’s ministers?
Keir Starmer has now appointed more than 100 ministers to his government, sending clear signals about how we wants his government to run.