![Sue Gray](/sites/default/files/styles/16_9_desktop/public/2023-03/sue-gray.jpg?h=32391c0e&itok=QHB9qh4X)
Gray Goes Gracefully?
Former Conservative MP Sir David Lidington joined us to dig into the implications of Sue Gray's career move.
What we talked about in this episode
Keir Starmer’s job offer to Sue Gray causes a civil service headache
Sue Gray's move to become Keir Starmer's chief of staff could cause difficulties for the civil service.
Matt Hancock’s WhatsApp leaks should be a wake-up call for government
Matt Hancock’s messages reveal just how embedded WhatsApp is in the functioning of government.
The Windsor Framework improves the protocol – now the UK and EU need to make it work
Putting the Windsor Framework into practice will need the new spirit of cooperation between the UK and EU to continue.
Why doesn't the centre of government work?
The event explored how the government machine works and why it can hinder delivery of a prime minister's priorities.
People featured in this episode
![Dr Hannah White](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2022-12/hannah-white-326x326.jpg?itok=EIupRXZZ)
Hannah White
Director and CEO
![Alex Thomas](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2022-12/alex-thomas-326x326.jpg?itok=h977P46U)
Alex Thomas
Programme Director
![Jill Rutter](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2022-12/jill-rutter-326x326.jpg?itok=ZYGNuEJV)
Jill Rutter
Senior Fellow
![Tim Durrant](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2022-12/tim-durrant-326x326.jpg?itok=cit5JKFm)
Tim Durrant
Programme Director
![Rt Hon Sir David Lidington KCB](/sites/default/files/styles/wysiwyg_full_width_desktop/public/2022-12/david-lidington%20326x326.png?itok=SYKXBl6m)
Rt Hon Sir David Lidington KCB
Board member