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.
Simon Case's absence has left a growing gap in government
The government needs to be clearer about how it is organised while the cabinet secretary is on medical leave.
Six things we learnt from the 2023 autumn statement
The chancellor presented his autumn statement alongside the latest forecasts from the independent Office for Budget Responsibility.
Rishi Sunak’s pivot to tax cuts reveals No10’s search for an economic argument
The prime minister’s speech sets out five new economic promises – and has shifted the discussion about tax cuts.
Autumn statement frenzy shows why we should only have one fiscal event a year
Jeremy Hunt should hold on to his reputation for economic competence.
Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle should be the last big one before the election
A period of stability in the government ranks is needed.
Government whipping is about more than the dark arts nowadays
The IfG has spoken to former whips about what the job actually involves.
The Supreme Court’s Rwanda verdict and Rishi Sunak’s response: what happens next?
Will the government’s new Rwanda asylum policy plan work?
Rishi Sunak backed himself into a corner with the Rwanda plan – as Suella Braverman warned
Once the dust settles on the Supreme Court’s ruling, Sunak should focus on what asylum policy might actually work instead.
Rishi Sunak has lost the man who would implement Lord Maude’s government reforms
New Cabinet Office minister John Glen should build on his predecessor Jeremy Quin’s approach to government reform.
Suella Braverman’s collective responsibility problem was just one reason for Sunak to sack her
The prime minister’s patience with Suella Braverman has run out.