Akash Paun
Programme Director
Akash's recent work
Local elections 2024: Mayor of the West Midlands
On 2 May 2024, voters in Birmingham and six neighbouring local areas elected Richard Parker as the mayor of the West Midlands.
Local elections 2024: Mayor of Greater Manchester
On 2 May 2024, Andy Burnham was elected for the third time as mayor of Greater Manchester
Local elections 2024: Mayor of West Yorkshire
On 2 May 2024, voters elected Tracy Brabin as Mayor of West Yorkshire
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Scottish independence
How could a second referendum on Scottish independence happen?
Andy Kerr
Andy Kerr reflects on making tricky spending decisions, trying to reform a “dysfunctional” health system and implementing the smoking ban.
Alex Neil
Alex Neil reflects on civil service advice, preparing to take on social security powers and attempts to modernise the health system.
Alun Michael
Alun Michael reflects on the first year of devolution to Wales, the importance of joining up policies at the local level and his time in government.
Andrew Davies
Andrew Davies was interviewed on 13 September 2018 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Jane Hutt
Jane Hutt talks about taking responsibility for crises as Health Minister and striking deals with opposition parties as Chief Whip.
Saving the Union from Brexit will require bold thinking about the constitution
Te UK and Scottish Governments are divided by a deep gulf in their understanding of the constitution.
Lord German
Lord German reflects on leading the Liberal Democrats into coalition and making the best use of the limited powers of the Welsh Government.
Lord McConnell
Lord McConnell reflects on managing the first budget of the Scottish Government, becoming First Minister and promoting an outward-looking Scotland.
A second Brexit referendum: the practical questions
A ‘people’s vote’ cannot be ruled out as a possible outcome of the current parliamentary chaos.