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.
MPs should make the most of their opportunity to assess no deal preparations
Five questions MPs should ask the Government about its preparation for a no deal Brexit.
Business despairs as Parliament runs down the Brexit clock
The increasing disconnect between events in Parliament and the world beyond Westminster is causing serious problems for business.
Seaborne ferry fiasco reflects wider problems in government outsourcing
The Seaborne Freight cancellation has captured headlines, but the problems with government contracting go much wider.
Both sides should aim higher on post-Brexit security and defence cooperation
The PM’s Brexit letter sends signals to Labour – and her backbenches
How the Government can deal with Parliament’s Brexit deadlines
As the Article 50 clock runs down, legislative deadlines are more elastic than they look.
Jeremy Corbyn triggers the start of the Brexit endgame
The four Brexit scenarios
With the Brexit action due to return to Westminster next week, we set out four possible options for what might happen next.
Government must extend Freedom of Information
The Malthouse compromise prizes Conservative unity over Brexit negotiability
The Malthouse compromise on Brexit may unite elements of the Conservative party – but shows zero understanding of what might work in Brussels.