Why is Britain ungovernable? (and how can we fix it?)
Why does Britain feel increasingly difficult to govern?
In this episode, I argue that the problem is not simply the quality of individual politicians. The deeper problem is that Britain’s political and administrative institutions are outdated, centralised and often designed to manage decline rather than deliver meaningful change.
Many observers argue that the UK government struggles to deliver on its core promises, creating a gap between vision and real-world outcomes. This discussion explores why Whitehall and Westminster frequently fail to implement policies that impact the high street and…
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