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.
The government’s new no-deal Brexit immigration plan looks undeliverable
The Home Secretary’s plan to make a major change to immigration at the end of October is not credible.
Simply blocking a second Scottish independence referendum could increase support for one
The government must decide how to respond to growing pressure in Scotland for a second independence referendum.
A no-deal Brexit would undermine Prime Minister Johnson’s tough stance on crime
Boris Johnson has spent the past few days signalling a crackdown on crime, but a no-deal Brexit would take us in the opposite direction.
Jeremy Corbyn’s call for a caretaker government faces huge obstacles
MPs trying to stop a no-deal Brexit are likely to find the pursuit of legislation easier – though still tough.
Even the most special advisers still only advise
Dominic Cummings has become the big story of the Johnson administration – but that shouldn’t let his boss off the hook.
Boris Johnson has chucked the Chequers compromise
The real change of direction by the new government is over the future relationship with the EU.
How do Boris Johnson’s first steps as prime minister compare to Theresa May?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s first days in office are very different to those of his predecessor.
A ‘standstill agreement’ would offer Brexit a way forward – but only if both sides compromise
The prime minister is looking for a way to dump the backstop and avoid a no-deal Brexit.
Extra no-deal Brexit money sends a signal – but not much more
Joe Owen says the new no-deal Brexit money is about sending a message and covering the cost of delay.
No-deal Brexit and a quick return to power sharing in Northern Ireland don’t go together
The prime minister's Brexit strategy means he will end up imposing direct rule in Northern Ireland.