What Were You Thinking?

Mark Sedwill on Sir Humphrey, Whitehall and National Security

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In this episode, Laura speaks to Mark Sedwill, former Cabinet Secretary and National Security Advisor. How accurate is Yes, Minister? Mark gives the inside track on the workings of Whitehall and the role of Cabinet Secretary and National Security Advisor. We also discuss Britain's foreign policy, national security, the relationship between civil servants and Special Advisers and his love for Audrey Hepburn...


In What Were You Thinking, former political advisor Laura Round speaks to politicians, opinion formers and business leaders to find out about the experiences, people and places that have inspired them.

You can follow Mark Sedwill on Twitter on @MarkSedwill and Laura Round on @LauraRound

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