There are two conventions that are supposed to ensure that ministers act responsibly - collective and individual. In this podcast, I argue that collective ministerial responsibility remains intact, despite coalition, Brexit and the pandemic. Yet ministers are increasingly failing to take individual ministerial responsibility for their actions. While Matt Hancock resigned over breaking social distancing rules, Boris Johnson hasn’t. In politics as in life, standards are set, or not set, at the top. If you enjoy this podcast, check out the book! Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1398325538/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_T3N9200TPEB2Q87Z64D8