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Podcast: IfG LIVE – Discussions with the Institute for Government
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Resignations and resets – Boris Johnson’s new No. 10
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:43:08
Publish Date: 2022-02-11 14:59:26
Description:

Boris Johnson’s latest reset of 10 Downing Street kicked off in dramatic fashion last week with the announcement that four of his senior advisers were quitting. Followed by the news that some familiar faces were coming in to save the day.

But with a new chief of staff, director of comms, head of policy, and a permanent secretary, exactly how new is the new-look No10? Can a change of staff save a prime minister? Can a ministerial chief of staff avoid competing with the prime minister? And how do the trials and tribulations of Johnson’s No10 compare with the experiences of those who worked there before?

This special edition dives into the organisation idiosyncrasies of No10 and the confusing mix of roles that support the PM, and the asks whether Johnson’s reset will make a difference.  Catherine Haddon presents, with the IfG’s Alex Thomas and guests Gavin Barwell, formerly chief of staff to Gavin Barwell, and Kate Fall, who worked in No10 as David Cameron’s deputy chief of staff.

Audio production by Candice McKenzie
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