Open government: openness, obstacles and opportunities
Gavin Freeguard
12 May 2017

Gavin Freeguard argues that, while there are some great examples of openness making government better, there are still barriers to overcome.

Whitehall Monitor, A more effective Whitehall
Why reforming government accounts matters
Gavin Freeguard
10 May 2017

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.

Performance Tracker, Whitehall Monitor, A more effective Whitehall
Good for Europe, bad for Brexit? What to make of Macron’s win
Jill Rutter
09 May 2017

The French press note that their UK counterparts are viewing Emmanuel Macron’s victory as bad news for Brexit. But Jill Rutter says that will be tempered by his number one priority: fixing the French economy.

Brexit > Negotiations, Brexit > Trade & Immigration
Now it’s time for the new metro mayors to start governing
Dr Jo Casebourne
08 May 2017

Six new metro mayors have been elected. Dr Jo Casebourne looks at how they can now govern effectively.

New models of governance and public services
Parties' manifestos need to be upfront about spending plans
Julian McCrae
08 May 2017

Julian McCrae and Aron Cheung argue that parties’ elections manifestos should include commitments that will help them to be more honest with the public about their plans for tax and spend than they were in 2015.

General Election 2017, A more effective Whitehall
Legislation rushed through with little scrutiny
Gemma Byrne
04 May 2017

The wash up of legislation at the end of Parliament has meant a worrying lack of scrutiny, says Gemma Byrne

General Election 2017, Whitehall Monitor
Election 2017: What has happened to major bills and policies
Emma Norris
04 May 2017

Now Parliament has dissolved ahead of the General Election, Emma Norris looks at what has happened to major bills and policies during wash-up.

General Election 2017, Better policy making
Wasting parliamentary time
Dr Hannah White
04 May 2017

Commons select committees had more than 300 parliamentary inquiries into government policy and spending underway when the election was called. Dr Hannah White says the unexpected election will inevitably disrupt committee scrutiny of government.

General Election 2017, Parliament and the political process
Two ways to limit energy policy uncertainty
Graham Atkins
04 May 2017

Graham Atkins argues that the next government must limit policy uncertainty if it wants to secure best value for consumers.

General Election 2017, Brexit, Better policy making
Why the new ‘metro mayors’ matter
Dr Jo Casebourne
03 May 2017

Parts of England will go to the polls today to elect a metro mayor. Dr Jo Casebourne sets out five key reasons why these new political figures matter.

New models of governance and public services

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