# Getting It Right When Things Go Wrong: Ministerial Leadership During Crises

An episode of [Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1484110214), 20 Aug 2025, 21 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NSR8289900781.mp3?updated=1755728128

All governments face crises, from floods and diseases to riots and terrorist attacks. So how can ministers lead during these unexpected events? How can they ensure that everyone in the system – from the first responders to the prime minister – is doing what is needed to respond to the crisis? And what are the best ways to keep the public informed? With guests including former home secretaries Amber Rudd and Jack Straw, this special Inside Briefing episode dives into the roles ministers play during crises, and looks at how they can prepare for the unexpected. Read our related report: Ministerial leadership during crises Presented by Tim Durrant. Produced by Milo Hynes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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