Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden is set to deliver a speech outlining the government’s plan to “rewire” the state by encouraging civil servants to adopt a “test and learn culture”. This approach involves deploying teams of problem solvers with a mix of skills to improve public services through experimentation and innovation. McFadden emphasizes the importance of iterating and continuously improving services, rather than getting it right the first time. The government will start with two small projects before expanding this approach more widely.
In addition to the civil service reform, McFadden confirmed that the government is considering whether to keep Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), an Islamist group in Syria, on the list of proscribed terrorist organizations. The minister has been doing interview rounds discussing these topics, along with ongoing discussions about Syria and foreign relations with countries like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
The Labour agenda for the day includes speeches by McFadden and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, as well as meetings with EU finance ministers and Middle Eastern leaders. Starmer is scheduled to meet with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince in Riyadh, while Reeves is in Brussels to discuss EU relations. The day will also include a lobby briefing from Downing Street and a session in the Commons with Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson.
Readers are encouraged to engage through social media or comments to contribute to the ongoing dialogue around these issues. The government’s push for a “test and learn culture” in the civil service marks a significant shift in how public services are delivered and signals a move towards more agile and innovative practices within the state apparatus.
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