Policy making
Rishi Sunak should not disregard Lords scrutiny of his Rwanda bill
The prime minister's comments on the scrutiny role played by peers are a cause for concern.
Preparing for Power – Episode 5: Making manifestos
Former civil servants who were asked to turn manifesto pledges into workable policy reveal the inside story of this key part of an election campaign.
How the OBR can help people understand the implications of government’s stated spending plans
Official forecasts built on implausible spending plans undermine fiscal policy debate.
Islamophobia and anti-Semitism rows highlight the power of parties over political discourse
The Lee Anderson furore is unlikely to be the last of its kind in a general election year.
What is a manifesto?
Manifestos set out the policies a political party would deliver if they were to win an election.
Fiscal fantasies reveal deep problems in the UK's fiscal framework
A flawed set of loose fiscal rules are no substitute for a fiscal strategy.
David Neal’s sacking shows why independent inspectors need more powers
Independent inspectors need the right to publish independently of those they scrutinise.
What does an era of global instability mean for the UK?
On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, The Expert Factor team examine what an era of global instability means for the UK.
The job of costing opposition policies should be removed from ministerial influence
Opposition policy costings should be overseen by the OBR.
Sunak gambles as Starmer U-turns
Times Health Commission chair, Rachel Sylvester, joins the team to discuss the PM's PMQs bust-up with Keir Starmer and how to fix the NHS.