Press

Reform's research and commentary is regularly featured in the media. You can find press coverage of Reform's work here.

We are always happy to comment on policy issues relevant to our work. If you would like a quote, an interview, or a background briefing, please email press@reform.uk.

 

The Times, 26 October 2023

The Times covers Reform analysis on follow-up waitlists, the 'hidden waitlist', with quotes from Senior Researcher and report co-author, Sebastian Rees.


BBC News, 25 October 2023

The BBC covers Reform's event with Lord Maude, trailing recommendations from his upcoming review of the Civil Service.


The Telegraph, 25 October 2023

The Telegraph covers Reform's 'in conversation' event with Lord Maude, highlighting his comments on the need for the civil service to combat "groupthink" and a tendency recruit to "bland" candidates.


Civil Service World, 20 October 2023

Researcher, Patrick King, writes for Civil Services World on why driving value for every taxpayer pounds means overhauling accountability and incentives in Whitehall.


Financial Times, 17 October 2023

The Financial Times covers the launch of Reform's report on creating "An efficiency mindset" across Whitehall. Their write-up features insight and recommendations from the report.


Civil Service World

Civil Service World, 3 October 2023

Civil Service World covers Reform's event, 'Reimagining Whitehall: building a machine equipped to deliver'. The article references comments by Lord Maude about separating the Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service roles.


The Guardian

The Guardian, 2 October 2023

The Guardian covers Reform's event, 'Reimagining Whitehall: building a machine equipped to deliver'. Their live blog covered comments by Lord Maude about separating the Cabinet Secretary and head of the civil service roles.


MJ, 11 September 2023

Senior Researcher, Sebastian Rees, writes for the Municipal Journal on the role of local authorities in boosting mental health outcomes for young people.


BBC News, 7 August 2023

BBC News features a write-up of Reform's report on the barriers to Whitehall reform.


Politico, 3 August 2023

Politico's London Influence features a deep-dive interview with our Director, Charlotte Pickles, on what her report tells us about breaking down the barriers to Whitehall reform.


MJ, 03 August 2023

Senior Researcher, James Sweetland, writes for the Municipal Journal on how a local-first approach is essential to an effective pandemic response.


Times Radio, 1 August 2023

Our Director, Charlotte Pickles, spoke to Times Radio's Adam Boulton about breaking down the barriers to Whitehall reform.


Civil Service World, 2 August 2023

Civil Service World covers the launch of Reform's report 'Breaking down the barriers: why Whitehall reform is so hard'


Times Radio, 1 August 2023

Times Radio interviews former Permanent Secretary and Reimagining Whitehall steering group member, Jonathan Slater, on why Whitehall would still look recognisable to Harold Wilson, based on Reform analysis of the barriers to reform.


Today programme, 1 August 2023

Former Permanent Secretary and Reimagining Whitehall steering group member, Philip Rycroft, is interviewed for the Today programme on the launch of Reform's new report.