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18th March 2010

The Institute for Government broadly supports “Reorganisation of Central Government” findings by National Audit Office (18 March 2010)

Ongoing research from the Institute for Government and the LSE broadly supports the findings of the National Audit Office on reorganising central government.The NAO's report suggests that the process of creating or merging ministries is often poorly managed,...

16th March 2010

Peter Riddell speaking on Daily Politics show about hung parliament

Peter Riddell, from the Institute for Government, and Liberal Democrat Danny Alexander speaking on the Daily Politics show on what would happen if the UK is left with a hung Parliament after the 2010 general election Click here to see the...

8th March 2010

Quangos: back in the firing line

There may not be the predicted 'bonfire of the quangos', but they are in for a bumpy ride and a overhaul, which ever party wins the next election. Those that do survive may find themselves merged with others or brought back under central control. Click...

2nd March 2010

A 'Triangle Of Mandarins'

On a gloriously sunny morning, Adam Boulton and I climbed the stairs to the top of No. 2 Carlton Gardens, which has stunning views from its big windows of Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and St James's Park. We weren't there for the views of the Mall,...

24th February 2010

Justice Committee hears evidence from Institute for Government on hung parliaments

Last year the Institute for Government and the Constitution Unit published reports that strongly advocated the need for clarity on the conventions surrounding post-election processes, including hung parliaments and caretaker conventions. Senior Fellow...

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