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Top Civil Servants Fear Being Thrown Under The Bus If It Suits Starmer | Dave Penman

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“It feels like the Johnson era."

Morale in the civil service is "absolutely devastating" and all senior leaders now fear being thrown under the bus "if it's politically expedient" says FDA general secretary Dave Penman.

Dave Penman was speaking to Kate McCann and Stig Abell on Times Radio Breakfast. Listen live everyday 6-10am.

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