IfG Podcast

Baroness Finn, FMA Managing Director and co-founder, recently participated in the Institute for Governments (IfG) live discussion on ‘behind the scenes work of Special Advisers (SpAds).’ Between 2010-2015 Simone was Francis Maude’s principal adviser in government. And

This episode, hosted by Tim Durran,  also featured John McTernan (former adviser to Tony Blair) and Salma Shah (former adviser to Sajid Javid). During the podcast, a wide range of topics was discussed by the panel, from the relationship between junior ministers and SpAds to how much power No 10 should have over SpAds.

The IfG live discussion series brings together senior civil servants, academics, analysts and experts to cover key issues within government. 

Please follow the link below to listen to the full episode.

The Good, the SpAd and the Ugly. Special Advisers in Government.