Listen "Is the Prime Minister’s Office fit for purpose?"
Episode Synopsis
How well 10 Downing Street functions is under scrutiny. Following Sue Gray's report into parties during lockdown, David Aaronovitch explores who does what at the heart of government and asks if the current problems can be fixed.Contributors:
Alex Thomas, Institute for Government
Professor Andrew, Blick, King's College London
Jill Rutter, UK in a Changing Europe
Professor Patrick Diamond, Queen Mary University of London Producers: Rosamund Jones, Ben Carter, Kirsteen Knight
Studio manager: Rod Farquhar
Production co-ordinators: Siobhan Reed, Brenda Brown
Editor: Richard Vadon
Alex Thomas, Institute for Government
Professor Andrew, Blick, King's College London
Jill Rutter, UK in a Changing Europe
Professor Patrick Diamond, Queen Mary University of London Producers: Rosamund Jones, Ben Carter, Kirsteen Knight
Studio manager: Rod Farquhar
Production co-ordinators: Siobhan Reed, Brenda Brown
Editor: Richard Vadon
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