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.
Theresa May resigns with a legacy of unfulfilled ambitions
Theresa May's legacy is little more than a failure to deliver Brexit and a painful illustration of the huge challenge that awaits her successor.
A new prime minister intent on no deal Brexit can't be stopped by MPs
MPs no longer have a decisive route to prevent a no deal Brexit.
The future of HS2 should not be in the hands of Conservative Party activists
There are better ways to make decisions on national infrastructure projects.
The lessons from Australia’s surprise election result
By rejecting reform for the status quo, the Australian electorate has given reforming governments and opposition parties elsewhere pause for thought.
Parliamentary reform can come from Parliament’s renovation
The need to restore and renovate Parliament is a one-off opportunity to reform how parliamentarians conduct their business at Westminster.
Civil servants are working in a cloud of Brexit uncertainty
The stalling of political progress on Brexit has left frustrated civil servants without any sense of what they are working towards.
How can the Government make MPs vote for its Withdrawal Agreement Bill?
The Government will make the Withdrawal Agreement Bill as attractive as possible to try and convince MPs to pass it.
Theresa May's exit plan is a Brexit gamble
While the timetable for Theresa May's departure has been accelerated, that may not be enough to hasten the passing of her – or any – Brexit deal.
Probation outsourcing is a case study in failure
The Government must learn from the mistakes which have made re-nationalisation of probation services necessary
Five things to take away from the European election manifestos
The campaign for the European Parliament elections is in full(ish) swing.