Working to make government more effective

Working to make government more effective

Rishi Sunak walking out the door of No.10 Downing Street.
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The prime minister's plot twists

The Spectator’s Isabel Hardman joins the IfG podcast team to discuss Conservative Party plots and Rachel Reeves' speech.

The Spectator’s Isabel Hardman joins the IfG podcast team to discuss Conservative Party plots – and weigh up just how much trouble Rishi Sunak is in. 

Rachel Reeves has been making headlines with a major speech on the economy. So what did the shadow chancellor say, and does Labour have a plausible plan?

PLUS: Who wants to be a member of a men-only private members’ club?

What we talked about in this episode

People featured in this episode

Topic
Parliament and the constitution Ministers Public finances
Keywords
General election Leadership election Cabinet Shadow cabinet Official opposition Economy Diversity and inclusion
Political party
Conservative Labour
Position
Prime minister Cabinet secretary
Administration
Sunak government
Department
Number 10 HM Treasury
Public figures
Rishi Sunak Penny Mordaunt Simon Case
Publisher
Institute for Government

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