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.
This heatwave shows why government needs a climate adaptation plan
The record-breaking heatwave shows why adapting to rising temperatures should be a key priority for the new government
Cutting taxes means cutting public services or damaging fiscal sustainability
Why the next prime minister must fix how government works
The first battle is to persuade leaders that government reform is needed
Johnson’s caretaker government must act with care in a worsening energy crisis
There are limits to the decisions Boris Johnson’s caretaker administration can take
A Boris Johnson caretaker government can cause real problems
Bronwen Maddox sets out what he now needs to do for the sake of his party and for politics
Boris Johnson should resign
The prime minister can no longer run an effective government
Simon Case must put an end to No.10’s press office lies
Another day, another set of misleading claims from the prime minister’s press operation.
The Treasury is right to be wary of a temporary VAT cut
As calls intensify for a temporary cut to VAT, there are plenty of reasons to be wary
The government is drifting on net zero
Patchy progress points to a lack of political prioritisation and coordination.
Sturgeon’s independence plan is likely to be blocked – but that won’t end the row
The Union will only survive in the long run if based on consent