Jill Rutter

David Aaronovitch and guests take a deep dive into the Windsor Framework. The original protocol was deemed unworkable but does this new deal solve Northern Ireland's trading arrangements?Guests: Peter Foster, FT’s public policy editor & editor of the newsletter “Britain After Brexit” Anand Menon, director at UK in a Changing Europe Sam McBride, Northern Ireland Editor of the Belfast Telegraph & Sunday Independent Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute For Government Produced by: Kirsteen Knight, Daniel Gordon and Ben Carter Edited by: Richard Vadon Sound engineer: Rod Farquhar Production co-ordinators: Sophie Hill and Siobhan Reed

Jill Rutter, a former senior civil servant and senior research fellow at UK in a Changing Europe, dives into the intricacies of the UK's political system. She discusses the tensions between the civil service and government, revealing the challenges faced by civil servants under new political leadership. The conversation also touches on the ongoing debates around electoral reforms and coalition governments, and the potential of AI in transforming public sector productivity. Rutter's insights provide a nuanced look at contemporary governance and its evolving landscape.

In this insightful discussion, James Heale, a contributor from the Institute for Government, and Jill Rutter, a former civil servant, dive into Labour's ambitious plans for the civil service. They unpack the innovative mission-driven governance model aimed at enhancing collaboration across departments. The duo highlights the challenges of interdepartmental cooperation and the vital role of leadership for successful execution. Additionally, they explore the power dynamics within the political advisory circles as Sue Gray prepares to navigate this new landscape.

Jill Rutter, a senior fellow at the Institute for Government and former civil servant, joins the hosts to unpack the political maneuvers of Keir Starmer's leadership. They discuss how new prime ministers shift government operations and examine Starmer's mission-led approach. The conversation highlights the ongoing complexities between civil servants and ministers, especially in the context of housing and criminal justice reforms. Rutter also shares insights into the Labour Party's public safety strategies and the challenges that lie ahead for the UK government.

Last week, the government unveiled around £30bn worth of cuts to public services as it attempts to plug a fiscal hole. Governments have attempted to rein in spending in the past and struggled to do so.Philip Coggan takes a look at why public spending tends to rise in the long run and the continuing political battle to contain it. Guests: David Gauke, former Conservative MP and Treasury minister from 2010 to 2017 Carys Roberts, Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research Jagjit Chadha, Director of the National Institute of Economic and Social Research Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow of the Institute for GovernmentProducer: Ben Carter Production co-ordinator: Helena Warwick-Cross and Maria Ogundele Sound engineer: James Beard Editor: Clare Fordham