Working to make government more effective

Jordan Urban

Senior Researcher

Jordan was a senior researcher, contributing across the Institute's work on civil service reform and better policy making. He was lead researcher for the Commission on the Centre of Government, which recommended improvements to how No.10, the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury work. Other areas of focus have included how the civil service can better attract and retain talent, the relocation of officials outside London and the impact of Artificial Intelligence in government.

Jordan studied politics at university, where he was published in the academic journal Political Studies while an undergraduate. He co-founded GovTracker, an initiative tracking the progress of the government’s manifesto pledges. While working at Full Fact he wrote a 'how-to' blueprint for promise tracking, which helped guide the creation of their recently launched 'Government Tracker'. tion on whether voting in their home or university constituency would have the most impact.

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16 JAN 2025 Report chapter

Methodology

The methodology underpinning the analysis in Whitehall Monitor 2025.

16 JAN 2025 Report chapter

Conclusion

The key takeaways from Whitehall Monitor 2025.

16 JAN 2025 Report chapter

Part 1: The new government

Analysis of the make-up of Keir Starmer's new government, and its 'mission-led' approach.

16 JAN 2025 Report chapter

Overview

Summarising the key messages in Whitehall Monitor 2025.

03 DEC 2024 Explainer

Cabinet secretary

The cabinet secretary is the most senior civil service adviser to the prime minister and cabinet.