Starmer launches 'root and branch' defence review
16 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Starmer launches 'root and branch' defence review
Former New Labour defence secretary George Robertson will lead exercise, which will report in "first half of 2025"
Cut senior civil service by 40%, boost pay and hire more spads, think tank says
15 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Cut senior civil service by 40%, boost pay and hire more spads, think tank says
Policy Exchange report calls for radical changes, saying power has "leached away from ministers" as civil service has grown
Labour government to give more powers to OBR and local leaders in 35-bill King's Speech
15 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Labour government to give more powers to OBR and local leaders in 35-bill King's Speech
Starmer government also planning a bill to strengthen regulation of AI
Civil society organisations seek Starmer commitment to open government
15 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Civil society organisations seek Starmer commitment to open government
Letter to PM says open government “revival” can help ensure officials act in the public interest and enhance the integrity of public institutions
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – May 24 to July 12
12 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – May 24 to July 12
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs this week and in the last few months, via Dods People
Senior Tory 'tremendously encouraged' by Labour's plans for delivery
12 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Senior Tory 'tremendously encouraged' by Labour's plans for delivery
Plus, IFS director hails Starmer's "remarkably experienced" ministerial team
Starmer signals new approach on ethics and civil service
08 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Starmer signals new approach on ethics and civil service
Starmer meets with standards adviser on first day in post and clarifies how civil servants should refer to him
Patrick Vallance made science minister as Starmer calls in external experts
08 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Patrick Vallance made science minister as Starmer calls in external experts
Former chief scientific adviser joins ministerial team alongside James Timpson and international law expert Richard Hermer KC
Starmer begins naming his first cabinet
05 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Starmer begins naming his first cabinet
Cabinet announcements so far are in line with frontbench roles
Former civil servants join ranks of newly elected MPs
05 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Former civil servants join ranks of newly elected MPs
Ex-officials help Labour secure landslide win, while one held a Conservative seat – but not all candidates were successful
Cabinet heads roll in Labour election landslide
05 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Cabinet heads roll in Labour election landslide
Former PM Liz Truss, and ex-Cabinet Office ministers Jacob Rees-Mogg and Jeremy Quin also lose seats
PM Keir Starmer pledges to 'rebuild' in first Downing Street speech
05 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
PM Keir Starmer pledges to 'rebuild' in first Downing Street speech
"Politics can be a force for good," Labour leader says after his general election victory
Sunak thanks civil servants and apologises to nation in resignation speech
05 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Sunak thanks civil servants and apologises to nation in resignation speech
Former PM pledges to stand down as Conservative leader … but "not immediately"
From the archive: Keir Starmer on leading the CPS, making budget cuts and listening to the public
05 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
From the archive: Keir Starmer on leading the CPS, making budget cuts and listening to the public
CSW interviewed Keir Starmer as he completed his term as director of public prosecutions in 2013. He spoke about how the Crown Prosecution Service had embraced open policymaking and digital working – and warned of tough decisions ahead
Former Cabinet Office, Treasury and DWP civil servants among today's election candidates
04 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Former Cabinet Office, Treasury and DWP civil servants among today's election candidates
Ex-officials awaiting their fates at the ballot box include son of former justice secretary and Resolution Foundation chief
Anger over timing of £300m Northern Ireland mini-budget
02 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Anger over timing of £300m Northern Ireland mini-budget
NICS head Jayne Brady is asked to explain decision to proceed with announcement days ahead of general election
Labour: We want to see civil servants in the office
02 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Labour: We want to see civil servants in the office
Asked if Labour would keep 60% rule, Jonathan Ashworth says it is "sensible" for civil servants to be in the office
New interministerial group set up to boost culture collaboration
28 Jun 2024 Politics & Constitution
New interministerial group set up to boost culture collaboration
Culture and Creative Industries Interministerial Group, which aims to encourage more collaboration between UK's four governments, meets for first time
Labour's clean-power pledge will require 'immediate action' from departments, IfG warns
28 Jun 2024 Politics & Constitution
Labour's clean-power pledge will require 'immediate action' from departments, IfG warns
Think tank says party's accelerated 2030 deadline faces 10 clear barriers Starmer must address if he becomes PM
Former perm secs back plan to 'rebuild trust' in politics
25 Jun 2024 Politics & Constitution
Former perm secs back plan to 'rebuild trust' in politics
Demands include independent enforcement of a revised ministerial code and better regulation of post-government jobs
IFS: Civil service pay has been ‘held down unbelievably’
25 Jun 2024 Politics & Constitution
IFS: Civil service pay has been ‘held down unbelievably’
Paul Johnson says pay for officials is just one example of why public service cuts will be so difficult to achieve for next government
Labour promises to re-establish Windrush Unit and appoint commissioner
24 Jun 2024 Politics & Constitution
Labour promises to re-establish Windrush Unit and appoint commissioner
Yvette Cooper says Labour would "turn a page" on the scandal
RSS asks parties to commit to basic stats training for ministers
21 Jun 2024 Politics & Constitution
RSS asks parties to commit to basic stats training for ministers
Society says Covid pandemic highlighted that ministers were unable to interpret key statistical evidence
IfG rejects claims a Labour 'supermajority' would be dangerous
20 Jun 2024 Politics & Constitution
IfG rejects claims a Labour 'supermajority' would be dangerous
Think tank argues that any government's attitude to scrutiny is more important than majority size