It is only one month since Labour swept to power. In that time, the new Government has set a rapid pace of change, with a series of new announcements signalling the reforming intent of ministers. Two of the recurring themes have been Labour's five missions and the devolution of power. But how do they interconnect?

The answer is that mission-led government requires a different way of governing, working in partnership across sectors and tiers of administration to deliver long-term goals.