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