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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 30 MIN

Home Office truths with Shabana Mahmood

from Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government · host Institute for Government

The Home Office is not fit for purpose. At least that’s the verdict of the home secretary. So what’s the problem and how can it be fixed? Former home office special adviser Hannah Guerin joins the podcast team for a deep dive into the woes of one of Whitehall’s most challenging departments.   Reform UK’s Danny Kruger has been setting out his plans for government reform. Outlandish or workable? We’ve been weighing it up.   Plus: Labour’s historic poll low. What do the numbers say about the state of British politics?   Hannah White presents. With Alex Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Home Office is not fit for purpose. At least that’s the verdict of the home secretary. So what’s the problem and how can it be fixed? Former home office special adviser Hannah Guerin joins the podcast team for a deep dive into the woes of one of Whitehall’s most challenging departments.   Reform UK’s Danny Kruger has been setting out his plans for government reform. Outlandish or workable? We’ve been weighing it up.   Plus: Labour’s historic poll low. What do the numbers say about the state of British politics?   Hannah White presents. With Alex Thomas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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