Incisive commentary from the IfG’s expert team on issues facing government and key ministerial decisions.
From analysis of key political events such as budgets and party conferences to snap responses to unexpected developments such as government reshuffles, our writers set out their views and analyse what government gets right, what it gets wrong, and what it can do better.
Both sides should aim higher on post-Brexit security and defence cooperation
The PM’s Brexit letter sends signals to Labour – and her backbenches
How the Government can deal with Parliament’s Brexit deadlines
As the Article 50 clock runs down, legislative deadlines are more elastic than they look.
Jeremy Corbyn triggers the start of the Brexit endgame
The four Brexit scenarios
With the Brexit action due to return to Westminster next week, we set out four possible options for what might happen next.
Government must extend Freedom of Information
The Malthouse compromise prizes Conservative unity over Brexit negotiability
The Malthouse compromise on Brexit may unite elements of the Conservative party – but shows zero understanding of what might work in Brussels.
Who should control the parliamentary timetable?
Parliament's attempts to take greater control of the Brexit process really reflect broader concern over who controls the Order Paper.
Might Theresa May call a general election to resolve the Brexit deadlock?
Calling a general election may do little to end the parliamentary stalemate.
The Government does not understand why demand for children’s social care is rising
The DfE will not be able to help children in need if it fails to understand the reasons why demand for children’s social care is rising.