Martin Stanley

In defence of regulators: Why cutting red tape to boost growth is easier said than done
06 Feb Economy
In defence of regulators: Why cutting red tape to boost growth is easier said than done
Regulators have been told to prioritise growth – but for some, it is hard to see how they can
Summer reading suggestions for successful policymakers
14 Aug 2019
Summer reading suggestions for successful policymakers

Martin Stanley highlights some publications that could help get ideas flowing
Policymaker turned gamekeeper: what happens when civil servants move into regulation
05 Jun 2017 Civil Service Reform
Policymaker turned gamekeeper: what happens when civil servants move into regulation

Martin Stanley recalls his own shift into the world of watchdogs and introduces his new ‘Understanding Regulation’ website
Speaking truth unto Donald Trump – how can civil servants stop authoritarian leaders making poor choices?
22 Mar 2016 Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Speaking truth unto Donald Trump – how can civil servants stop authoritarian leaders making poor choices?

Looking back on past government blunders, it’s hard not to think senior officials could have done more to persuade politicians to take better decisions, argues former senior civil servant Martin Stanley