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.
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
A royal commission is not the only answer to the challenges facing health and social care
There are other forms of commission that can address the challenges in health and social care.
Key points from PM's Munich speech on security co-operation after Brexit
If the UK is going to win any ground for a bespoke deal with the EU it will be on security.
How the UK and devolved governments can agree on the EU Withdrawal Bill
A deal on the EU WIthdrawal Bill hinges on both the UK and devolved governments making significant concessions.
One Brexit speech down, five to go
The Foreign Secretary's speech has publicly and firmly underscored many of the most contentious Brexit red lines.
For UK business, the EU is the best place to look for advice on Brexit preparations
The UK Government must get better at informing business on Brexit.
Northamptonshire’s financial failure is latest symptom of government’s crisis-driven cycle
Northants' financial failure is latest symptom of government’s crisis-driven cycle
The EU hints at what it means by ‘Canada plus’ for post-Brexit trade
EU nervousness about the risks of UK regulatory divergence could be an opportunity for the Government.
The Nuclear Safeguards Bill may not protect the UK’s nuclear industry after Brexit
The post-Brexit nuclear regulator needs to develop skills and infrastructure.
Government must get better at showing how it uses evidence to make policy
If it wants to gain legitimacy with the public, the Government must make it easier for outsiders to understand the use of evidence in policy making.