Bichard to lobby for design at Institute for Government
Sir Michael Bichard is to become executive director of the Institute for Government, where he aims to lobby for solutions to Govern mental problems through inclusive design.
Sir Michael Bichard is to become executive director of the Institute for Government, where he aims to lobby for solutions to Govern mental problems through inclusive design.
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