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We need a diverse pool of talent bubbling through

As Solace continues to cast a spotlight on the lack of diversity among the senior management of local government, Graeme McDonald looks at what lessons from the political sphere could help the sector accelerate its progress.

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By Graeme McDonald | 26 July 2022

In 2005, seven white men stood to be leader of the Conservative Party.

Just four years before, in 2001, the Conservative Party had no black or Asian MPs. David Cameron's first shadow Cabinet had more Davids than women.

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Graeme McDonald

Popular articles by Graeme McDonald

  1. A divided sector would do little to further the reputation of councils
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  3. Time to change
  4. Putting councils at strategy's core
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