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.
Why reforming government accounts matters
A new report says government needs to do more to make financial data usable by Parliament and the wider public. Gavin Freeguard says it’s on the money
Good for Europe, bad for Brexit? What to make of Macron’s win
Now it’s time for the new metro mayors to start governing
Parties' manifestos need to be upfront about spending plans
Legislation rushed through with little scrutiny
Election 2017: What has happened to major bills and policies
Wasting parliamentary time
Two ways to limit energy policy uncertainty
Why the new ‘metro mayors’ matter
Mayors, MPs and ministers: Can they work together?