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.
What are Theresa May’s policy priorities as Parliament returns?
Emma Norris looks at how domestic policy priorities are shaping up and what May’s government needs to focus on first
Learning across boundaries: standing on the shoulders of giants
In this guest blog, Graeme McDonald, Director of Solace, explores some of the key issues raised in a new report
NHS England must get smarter about how it engages the public
Chris Wajzer looks at how the NHS should be engaging citizens to tackle this spending challenge
Theresa May’s first Brexit Cabinet meeting
Theresa May is convening her first Cabinet meeting at Chequers today
Reflections on the IfG work experience programme
Four A-Level Politics students from Pimlico Academy spent the week with us, gaining experience of working at a think tank
Are reports of the death of English devolution exaggerated?
Summer rumours reporting the death of English devolution may well have been exaggerated
The Responsiveness Ranking: which departments reply to politicians and the public on time?
Which government departments are best at replying to requests for information? Gavin Freeguard constructs a hall of fame – and shame
Gold rush – the role of UK Sport in Team GB’s success
Revisiting our 2012 ‘Making the Games’ report, Emma Norris looks at the role of UK Sport
Presumed consent? The role of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the Brexit process
There has been debate over whether the devolved legislatures could hinder Brexit via the ‘legislative consent’ convention
Government gets commercial
DWP's progress in reforming its commercial function is one of several reasons to be optimistic about the government commercial profession