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Move 'lazy' civil servants, says Jeremy Heywood

Peter Riddell, Director of the Institute for Government, outlines his view on extended ministerial offices in response to the Civil Service Reform Pla

Cabinet Secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood described some civil servants as 'lazy' and said they should be removed from their jobs. His comments came to light on the same day as the Cabinet Office released its Civil Service Reform Plan - One Year On report. Peter Riddell, Director of the Institute for Government, outlines his view on extended ministerial offices in response to one of the reports actions.

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