Marcus Shepheard
Former Senior Researcher
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Five takeaways from London Tech Week
The strategies, visions and funding pledges announced at London Tech Week.
Future technology in government
The world is currently experiencing a period of rapid technological change that has been called ‘the fourth industrial revolution’.
The wait for the Infected Blood Inquiry must be worth it
The Infected Blood Inquiry shows that it is never too late for justice.
Now is the time for the Government to empower the Ombudsman
If the Ombudsman is to be truly effective it needs more power to investigate failings, not just adjudicate complaints.
Boris Johnson has missed the point about public inquiries
Public inquiries are a vital public resource – providing accountability that protects the public from repeated harmful and costly failures.
Whitehall Monitor 2019
The impact of Brexit is being felt throughout government
Accountability in modern government: recommendations for change
Ministers should be called to explain when things go wrong under their watch – even if they are no longer in office.
We must allow the Grenfell Inquiry to take its time
Inquiries typically take several years; the average is around three. Grenfell will take time.
What are the key lessons for government in crisis response?
Government needs to ensure local and voluntary resources are better engaged in every part of the country to respond to crises.
We still need answers on Windrush
Current and former home secretaries must be held accountable for their policy design.