Michelle Clement

Feb 14, 2025 | bitebackpublishing.com | Michelle Clement

The Art of Delivery unearths the lost narrative of how the Blair government transformed Britain’s public services. On winning the 2001 general election, Blair told the British people he had received ‘a mandate for reform … an instruction to deliver’. To turn rhetoric into action, he asked Michael Barber to form the first ever Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit.

May 1, 2024 | history.blog.gov.uk | Michelle Clement

The Downing Street Policy Unit[i] has been part of the inner workings of British government for half a century. It was created by Prime Minister Harold Wilson in March 1974.[ii] All successive prime ministers have retained the Policy Unit, adapting it to fit the needs of their government. But why does a prime minister need a Policy Unit? Unlike secretaries of state, a prime minister does not have a formal department.

Jan 10, 2024 | kcl.ac.uk | Marion Thain |Carmine Ventre |Michelle Clement

The last year has seen an explosion in AI developments, with headlines capturing both the opportunities that will arise if we embrace the potential of AI and also the increasing concerns surrounding ethics, risk and regulation. Amidst these rapid changes affecting all industries, how do we navigate the AI revolution? How do we live well with technology?

Oct 4, 2023 | chicagobusiness.com | Jeff Baker |Michelle Clement

During the mayoral campaign, then-candidate Brandon Johnson vowed not to raise property taxes. Now Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to do just that — under the guise of his Bring Chicago Home plan. His real estate tax proposal threatens to topple the city's real estate market and fails to address Chicago's desperate homelessness problems. Over the last several years, government actions and market conditions have combined to create a housing affordability crisis in Chicago.

Jul 12, 2023 | history.blog.gov.uk | Michelle Clement