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Should we have an elected House of Lords?

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Strained Relations: Politics and the Civil Service

This chapter examines the tensions between the civil service and government, sparked by a political leader's disparaging comparison. It explores the challenges civil servants face due to unrealistic ministerial expectations and the inadequacies that surface when new political teams take office.

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