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.
Government loses judicial review on Covid-19 Inquiry WhatsApps
What is the fallout of Thursday's High Court ruling against the government?
The Sue Gray ACOBA saga must lead to better rules around government exits
Lessons need to be learned after the saga over Sue Gray's move to become Keir Starmer's chief of staff.
The NHS workforce plan is welcome – but just one part of improving the health service
The NHS workforce plan is backed by Jeremy Hunt and Rishi Sunak – and is a huge commitment to substantial health spending increases.
Eric Pickles is right: the rules for post-government jobs do not work
Lord Pickles has written to the government to criticise the rules that ACOBA is responsible for overseeing.
Is the net zero agenda missing Boris Johnson?
The UK has failed to capitalise on any momentum coming out of its COP presidency.
Four things we learned last week in the Covid Inquiry
Key political figures involved in pandemic planning have been appearing before the Covid-19 Inquiry.
George Osborne’s Treasury could have done more to prepare for the pandemic
The former chancellor appeared at the Covid Inquiry this week to defend his record in the years leading up to the pandemic.
Brexit is likely to stay “done” for some time yet
The Brexit reality is not quite as simple as Boris Johnson had claimed.
How can the Home Office avoid another Windrush scandal?
On the 75th anniversary of the Windrush landing, the Home Office still needs to do more to learn the lessons of the scandal.
The true legacy of Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson’s premiership serves as a warning to Rishi Sunak and any future prime minister.