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Coalition government - 11 weeks on
As Parliament goes into recess, political pundits Michael Crick, Danny Finkelstein, Olly Grender and Will Straw share their views with the Institute on the coalition's performance so far.
Sir Ian Kennedy, Chair of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA)
What Sir Ian Kennedy had to say on the reaction IPSA has faced, its performance in delivering the new system, and what lies ahead.
Big Society public services
How can policy makers and public service professionals translate the 'Big Society' vision into practical reality, which can improve services at a time of fiscal constraint?
Tony Blair: 10 lessons I learned about governance
Watch or listen to the former PM addressing the Institute about his time both in and out of government, and answering audience questions.








