Less than two-weeks into the new Andy Burnham premiership the Cabinet Office issued a document ambitiously called “Rewiring the State”. Most people who know anything about it would agree the British state is in severe need of rewiring. Like … [Read more...] about Can Andy Burnham Really Rewire the UK State?
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Is it time for a new Cabinet Secretary?
The Civil Service has a new head: Cabinet Secretary, Antonia Romeo. The first woman to be appointed. Most of the commentary on her appointment, though, has focussed on personalities, and speculation about why her predecessor Chris Wormald left … [Read more...] about Is it time for a new Cabinet Secretary?
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel: Functions, Comparisons, Criticisms
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) is a division of government lawyers who specialise in drafting legislation and assist with its passage through the legislative process. The OPC is responsible for drafting all government bills, advising … [Read more...] about The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel: Functions, Comparisons, Criticisms
Government by WhatsApp: a fetter on scrutiny?
In March 2023, the Cabinet Office released an internal policy regulating the use of private communications channels. The policy discouraged the use of platforms such as private email, WhatsApp, or SMS for official government business. It superseded, … [Read more...] about Government by WhatsApp: a fetter on scrutiny?