AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
2min snip
#819 - Dominic Cummings - The Secrets Behind A Crumbling British Government
Modern Wisdom
Invisible Authority Resides with the Cabinet Secretary
The role of the Cabinet Secretary has evolved significantly since its inception in 1917, now wielding power that often surpasses that of government ministers, except for the Prime Minister. The Cabinet Secretary shapes critical decisions and has substantial influence over the dissemination of information, particularly within the intelligence realm. In instances of national security, the Cabinet Secretary is prioritized over other ministers, indicating a centralization of power within the cabinet office. The shift of power towards officials highlights a transition in governance, where unseen authority is increasingly concentrated in bureaucratic roles rather than traditional political positions.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode