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.
New UK intergovernmental structures can work, but only with political will
The opportunity to reset intergovernmental relationships requires a shift in attitudes from all four governments of the UK
Lifting Plan B Covid restrictions is the right move, but a ‘big bang’ approach is not
The government should aim to preserve people’s ability to manage Covid risks
Boris Johnson must publish Sue Gray’s report in full
The government should commit to sharing Sue Gray’s full report
It is right to update the whips’ office for modern politics
William Wragg’s accusations about whipping practices reflect an important change in how MPs now see their role
Parliament lacks real power to hold PM to account on Sue Gray report
While parliament’s formal procedures can have limited effect on the prime minister, what happens in parliament could determine his future
The government should react with care to 'cost of living crisis' tax pressures
Short-term tax changes should not undermine the government's longer-term fiscal plans
MPs must not outsource their judgement about Boris Johnson to Sue Gray
Conservative MPs and cabinet ministers are putting more weight on Sue Gray’s investigation than it can possibly bear
The PM's Downing Street party problems won’t end with Sue Gray's report
Sue Gray’s party inquiry will provide the facts, but Boris Johnson must provide the answers
How much should energy policy and regulation be blamed for price rises?
Giles Wilkes explores the limits of energy policy and regulation – and where the system has failed.
Geidt and Johnson letters show need for serious government ethics reform
The latest instalment in the Downing Street flat saga reveals a series of failures, by ministers, advisers and officials, to uphold standards in gover