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Becoming a minister podcast series
In this six-part series, former ministers and civil servants reveal what it is really like to hold ministerial office and how to do the job well.
Episodes
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Becoming a minister: Part 1 – The first day
Former ministers George Eustice, Jim Murphy, Andrea Leadsom and Estelle Morris tell us what happens on the first day in post.
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Becoming a minister: Part 2 – The day-to-day reality
Justine Greening, Andrea Leadsom and George Eustice share their tips for new ministers for managing the demands on their time.
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Becoming a minister: Part 3 – Working with the civil service
Former ministers share their advice and recommendations for how to get the best out of the civil service.
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Becoming a minister: Part 4 – Working with Number 10
Jim Murphy, Justine Greening, Dame Una O'Brien discuss the various factors that inform a minister's relationship with No.10.
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Becoming a minister: Part 5 – Managing budgets and working with the Treasury
Andrea Leadsom, Justine Greening and Dame Una O'Brien tell us why ministers have less control over spending than you – and they – might think.
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Becoming a minister: Part 6 – Working with parliament
Former ministers share their advice on how to juggle their ministerial and parliamentary duties.