Curious about the title, The Mind of the Minister? Discover the inspiration behind it and the books that served as Tom’s muses throughout his writing journey.

In this episode, Tom also shares candid reflections on some of his most memorable interviews with key figures like Philip Rutnam and Simon Macdonald and reflects on the logistical hurdles of scheduling international interviews with Rory Stewart.

You can preorder Tom’s new book, The Mind of the Minister: Restoring trust between ministers and civil servants today, out 28 November.

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