Working to make government more effective

Working to make government more effective

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (rear centre) sits between Cabinet Secretary Antonia Romeo (left) and Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey (right) during a National Economic Council meeting at No 10 North
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Totally Rewired - Can Burnham really do government differently?

The Guardian's Kiran Stacey joins the podcast to look back on a summer of speeches, policy announcements, guitar-playing and social media games.

Andy Burnham has clocked up a month mark in Number 10. As the long recess draws to a close and parliament prepares to return, the Guardian's Kiran Stacey joining the podcast to look back on a summer of speeches, policy announcements, guitar-playing and a lot of social media game.

How has Burnham handled the familiar problem of prison capacity and the headache of early release schemes? Do his devolution plans really add up and will Number 10 North make any difference to government? Is this PM's plan for social care finally going to deliver reform? And after a relatively quiet summer recess, what are the challenges heading his way once parliament returns?

Plus: Is the new prime minister really going to play in the big Labour v the Lobby football match at Labour Party Conference?

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Topic
Devolution Public services Civil service
Keywords
Cabinet Government reshuffle Social care Criminal justice Prisons Local government
Political party
Labour
Position
Prime minister
Administration
Burnham government
Department
Number 10 Number 10 North
Public figures
Andy Burnham
Publisher
Institute for Government

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