Incisive commentary from the IfG’s expert team on issues facing government and key ministerial decisions.
From analysis of key political events such as budgets and party conferences to snap responses to unexpected developments such as government reshuffles, our writers set out their views and analyse what government gets right, what it gets wrong, and what it can do better.
Carney, Canada and the EU: What could it mean for the UK/EU reset?
Fresh EU thinking on Canada may not give the UK more post-Brexit options.
The Ethics and Integrity Commission is right to review the ombuds landscape
In April, the IfG gave evidence to the Ethics and Integrity Commission’s first review.
Legislating for the past: What is retrospective legislation and when is it ok?
What is meant by “retrospective” legislation, and can it ever be acceptable?
The public must be properly engaged before assisted dying legislation returns
Legislation on assisted dying deserves more than the workings of the private members’ bill system.
Local government reorganisation credibility is on the line
Local authorities need a clear delivery timetable following the LGR process review.
A collaborative taskforce can help a government deliver its priorities
Andy Burnham and Louise Haigh have an uphill battle to overcome taskforce scepticism.
New government, new legal risk guidance
New guidance is an insight into the government’s attitude to the law and legal risk.
John Healey’s speech: continuity is no crime
The summer’s Reeves to Healey switch was more continuity than change.
Danny Kruger and Antonia Romeo have more in common than they think
Reform UK’s head of preparation for government shared his ideas at an IfG fringe event.
Will Yvette Cooper and Andy Burnham still abolish NHS England?
Wes Streeting's Health Bill is on its way back to the Commons.