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Is Whitehall broken and how might it be repaired?

Is Whitehall broken and how might it be repaired?

Update: 2025-10-29

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In the latest episode our team discuss three pressing issues, including the state of the civil service and government concern that the machine is not fit for purpose. Plus, the OBR. Has the government put too much faith in the pronouncements of the Office for Budget Responsibility? Is this approach crippling British policymaking? And Tim, Steve and Iain assess the quality of today’s MPs. Has there been a decline and if so why?

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Is Whitehall broken and how might it be repaired?

Is Whitehall broken and how might it be repaired?