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Hancock speaks up for civil servants over ‘blocker’ accusations

19 Feb 2025 Health & Social Care

Hancock speaks up for civil servants over ‘blocker’ accusations

Former health secretary says initiatives usually fail because of opposition from the PM or secretaries of state

Civil servants thought Scottish independence debate would fade, and ministers should treat officials as allies – ex-ministers reflect

13 Aug 2020 HR

Civil servants thought Scottish independence debate would fade, and ministers should treat officials as allies – ex-ministers reflect

“There was an expectation that perhaps, certainly in the civil service ‘well, we’ve had that referendum and we’ll move on’": David Mundell, David Gauke and Sam Gyimah share their experiences in government for the IfG series