How can Andy Burnham deliver on Labour’s promise to improve public services?
An expert panel presents the key findings of the IfG’s annual Public Services Performance Tracker.
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See allHow can Andy Burnham deliver on Labour’s promise to improve public services?
12:30 — 13:30An expert panel presents the key findings of the IfG’s annual Public Services Performance Tracker.
Budget 2026: What do John Healey’s choices mean for the economy and the government?
15:00 — 16:00The IfG will set out its expert analysis of the chancellor’s budget and what it reveals about Andy Burnham’s government.