Press release: Poll reveals public is less convinced by coalition government than a year ago
People are now less enthusiastic about the idea of coalition or minority government than they were on the eve of the May 2010 general election, according to research conducted by Populus on behalf of the Institute for Government.
Read moreStatistics Authority Chair gives evidence ahead of pre-appointment hearing with his successor
PASC to hold evidence session with Sir Michael Scholar in anticipation of a future 'pre-appointment hearing' with his successor.
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3rd May 2011
Piloting police reforms
The Deputy Prime Minister has discussed the merits of piloting in a discussion about police reform.
Read morePeers warn House of Lords is full and becoming less effective
Director of the Institute for Government Andrew Adonis and 12 other peers have written to the Prime Minister warning that the House of Lords is full.
Read moreChildren in care: a personal view from Andrew Adonis
Andrew Adonis discusses how Teach First could be extended to social work and the role for state boarding schools in helping children in care.
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15th April 2011
Institute publishes recommendations for better policy making
The Institute for Government has published the results of its year-long research into better policy making. It has found that despite attempts to improve policy making under the last government, reforms fell short and left civil servants feeling frustrated.
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