Whitehall overhaul needed if next government wants to fulfil campaign promises, warns think tank

The incoming government needs to prioritise further Whitehall reform if it is to deliver its manifesto promises and avoid ongoing tensions with officials, the Institute for Government has said.
In its latest report, the think tank warns that unless the next prime minister builds on existing long-term civil service reform to improve cross-departmental working and civil service skills, the next administration will struggle to deliver election pledges.