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303. The speech Joe Biden never wanted to give (Live from the Democratic National Convention)
The Rest Is Politics
Bureaucracy Hinders Change in Governance
In mature democracies, including the UK, effective governance largely relies on the civil service, which operates with professionalism and impartiality. Daily operations are significantly influenced by civil servants, who are more likely to respond swiftly to directives aligned with political manifestos. However, achieving radical change poses challenges, especially for junior ministers. Prominent figures, like Dominic Cummings, advocate for dismantling existing bureaucratic structures to foster innovation, while historical attempts, such as Blair's prime serial delivery unit, aimed to expedite priority-driven changes within governmental departments.
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