EPISODE · Jan 24, 2025 · 50 MIN
The Southport attacks: Has terrorism changed?
from Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government · host Institute for Government
The details of how Axel Rudakubana, the Southport killer, plotted his attack have forced the government into action. Ciaran Martin, the former CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, joins the podcast team to discuss Keir Starmer's response - and his decision to put tech firms in the spotlight. The government also had some more positive tech announcements to make this week, so will its grand plans for overhauling digital services - in an attempt to boost productivity - really work? Plus: Darren Jones’ big plans to do the spending review differently Hannah White presents. With Cassia Rowland and Tom Pope. Produced by Candice McKenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The details of how Axel Rudakubana, the Southport killer, plotted his attack have forced the government into action. Ciaran Martin, the former CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, joins the podcast team to discuss Keir Starmer's response - and his decision to put tech firms in the spotlight. The government also had some more positive tech announcements to make this week, so will its grand plans for overhauling digital services - in an attempt to boost productivity - really work? Plus: Darren Jones’ big plans to do the spending review differently Hannah White presents. With Cassia Rowland and Tom Pope. Produced by Candice McKenzie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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