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Getting things done: How can government deliver policy priorities?

IfG Events

Show Notes

This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference.

Speakers:

Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State (Home Office)

David Pinto-Duschinsky MP, Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions, and former Special Adviser in the Home Office and Treasury

James Reeve, Partner at PA Consulting

Felicity Slater, former special adviser in No.10, Cabinet Office, and HM Treasury

Jack Worlidge, Associate Director at the Institute for Government

This event was chaired by Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government.

This event was in partnership with PA Consulting.

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