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Keir Starmer failed to make government work better

Keir Starmer failed to make government work better melissa.ittoo Tue, 23/06/2026 - 15:52 The next prime minister’s challenge is to strike the right balance between continuity and change. 4 Comment Hannah White Institute for Government Yes Keir Starmer announces his resignation at 10 Downing Street. Parliament and the constitution Leadership election Political parties Cabinet Labour Prime minister Starmer government Number 10 No The new occupant of Number 10 will inherit a country increasingly...

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When trust is lost: Making sense of the damaged relationship between ministers and civil servants

When trust is lost: Making sense of the damaged relationship between ministers and civil servants will.driscoll Tue, 23/06/2026 - 15:35 2 Insight paper Hannah Keenan Alex Thomas Institute for Government No The ministerial-civil service relationship is in poor shape. Ministers Civil service Civil servants Civil service reform Labour Conservative Starmer government Johnson government Cabinet Office When trust is lost No Ministers have lost trust in the civil service: that is damaging. It makes ...

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The Lost Plot. Open Thread, 10/31

Zeynep Tufekci explores the complexities of contemporary narratives and societal dynamics in "The Lost Plot," inviting readers to engage in a thought-provoking discussion on current events.

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