North West Bylines | J Hanley
In 2013 Gove announced that Frontline would be introduced, with MacAlister acting as CEO. Frontline has been funded by the government ever since, most recently through a £61m contract awarded in 2023. Gove also continues to support and praise Frontline, including in parliament. But Frontline is opposed by many in the sector for, among other things, being high-cost and poor value for money. Frontline has also frequently been the subject of concerns, including in relation to its track record on diversity and inclusion.