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BE MORE NORMAL! Tory Leadership Contest latest
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In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan discuss the mounting expectations surrounding the upcoming UK budget, the implications of Sue Gray's resignation, and the unexpected twists in the Conservative leadership contest. They explore the challenges facing the party, including issues of unity and direction, and the potential impact of the leadership debates on the party's future.
Jordan Urban, a senior researcher at the Institute for Government, discusses the recent political dynamics surrounding the Labour government, particularly focusing on the resignation of Sue Gray and its implications for governance. The discussion delves into the roles within Number 10, the structural challenges faced by the government, and the importance of clear direction and communication in effective governance. Urban emphasises the need for a coherent organisational structure and the impact of personal dynamics on the functioning of government, while also highlighting the challenges that lie ahead for the Labour party as they navigate their early days in power.
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132 episodes
Manage episode 444396629 series 3406899
In this episode of Whitehall Sources, Calum Macdonald and Kirsty Buchanan discuss the mounting expectations surrounding the upcoming UK budget, the implications of Sue Gray's resignation, and the unexpected twists in the Conservative leadership contest. They explore the challenges facing the party, including issues of unity and direction, and the potential impact of the leadership debates on the party's future.
Jordan Urban, a senior researcher at the Institute for Government, discusses the recent political dynamics surrounding the Labour government, particularly focusing on the resignation of Sue Gray and its implications for governance. The discussion delves into the roles within Number 10, the structural challenges faced by the government, and the importance of clear direction and communication in effective governance. Urban emphasises the need for a coherent organisational structure and the impact of personal dynamics on the functioning of government, while also highlighting the challenges that lie ahead for the Labour party as they navigate their early days in power.
Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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