Managing the Ministry of Defence: Stephen Lovegrove
As Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, Stephen Lovegrove is responsible for one of the largest government departments. He manages an annual budget of £35 billion and an ambitious equipment programme. Stephen reflected on his first year as Permanent Secretary and how the department can address current and future challenges in the face of evolving threats to the UK. The discussion was chaired by Daniel Thornton, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.