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.
Did the Spring Statement live down to expectations?
It is good that the Chancellor stuck to his commitment to make the Spring Statement a very secondary fiscal event.
MPs should not be their own judge and jury when accused of harassment
The House of Commons must hand over the investigation of bullying and harassment to an independent body.
International Women’s Day 2018: why government still needs to focus on gender
Despite improvements in the representation of women in government, significant barriers to seniority still remain.
What the Chancellor could say in the Spring Statement
The Chancellor and his colleagues in government need to show that they have a plan that recognises the big challenges confronting the UK.
The Welsh and Scottish continuity bills have been published, but challenges remain
The Scottish and Welsh governments' continuity bills have edged intergovernmental relations closer to a constitutional crisis.
May finally tells us what a ‘bespoke’ Brexit deal might look like
The PM used all that detail to argue why it was in the best interests of both the UK and the EU to go where no trade deal had ever gone before.
Scotland and Wales reject the Government’s latest Brexit offer – what next?
Negotiations between the UK and devolved governments are at risk of failure.
A Brexit speech that works for the many, the few (and the EU)?
There is plenty in Corbyn's speech for EU negotiators to dislike. But the tone – and being in opposition – means he is likely to get an easier ride.
Direct rule for Northern Ireland?
The UK Government might feel it needs to accept DUP leader Arlene Foster’s demand for “‘Her Majesty’s government to… start making policy decisions”.
Third stop on the road to Brexit
The Brexit show rolls on to Vienna today. David Davis is hinting at where the government may end up – but Jill Rutter argues that it is far from clear