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.
Net zero target should not be slipped through without proper debate
Jill Rutter argues that this government’s biggest economic policy decision should not be made by a piece of secondary legislation with minimal discuss
Government’s Technology Innovation Strategy reflects political uncertainty
The Government’s latest technology strategy is lacking in ambition and measurable commitments.
How the Queen might be dragged into politics
The Queen, or a future monarch, could shape Brexit's course of events.
Grenfell shows the need for rapid inquiry recommendations
Public inquiries need to be faster at helping prevent repeat tragedies..
The private sector and the NHS: not ‘on the table’, but already in the market
The public might be surprised about how much private sector involvement in the NHS already happens.
Tax policy rabbits are no substitute for real reform
Conservative leadership candidates must ensure that any promised tax cuts are well-evidenced, properly evaluated and coupled with reforms.
The Speaker can’t guarantee that MPs can stop a no deal Brexit
Despite the Speaker's support for Parliament to determine the course of Brexit, this is no guarantee that MPs can block no deal.
Proroguing Parliament would be undemocratic and probably trigger an election
Dominic Raab has refused to rule out proroguing Parliament to stop it preventing a no deal Brexit.
Trump’s most provocative jibe places NHS in the spotlight
President Trump was courteous to Theresa May, but his comments on the terms of any UK–US trade deal are a warning to those seeking to succeed her.
The UK will probably never be as ready for no deal as it was in March
The prospect of a no deal Brexit is growing but a new prime minister might be surprised by the lack of preparation.