Rhys Clyne, Associate Director at the Institute for Government, set out key findings from Whitehall Monitor 2024 – the IfG’s annual report into the shape, size and performance of the civil service – ahead of a panel discussion on how the civil service can be reformed to deliver for ministers.

Rowena Mason, Whitehall Editor at the Guardian

Rt Hon Lord Maude, author of the Independent Review of Governance and Accountability in the Civil Service

Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government

Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Shadow Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)

Emma Norris, Deputy Director at the Institute for Government (Chair)