IfG in the news
Andy Burnham to give civil service head Antonia Romeo more power
Alex Thomas is quoted in the Times on the authority of the cabinet secretary and collective action problems across government.
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09 SEP 2026
Comment
A collaborative taskforce can help a government deliver its priorities
Andy Burnham and Louise Haigh have an uphill battle to overcome taskforce scepticism.
20 AUG 2026
Podcast
Mid-term prime ministers – Episode 3: Adjusting to the role
In the final episode of our series, we explore lessons former mid-term transitions hold for Andy Burnham’s premiership – or future mid-term PMs.
21 SEP 2026
IfG in the news
Catastrophic dangers await Burnham’s push for English devolution
The Guardian cites an IfG insight paper about the government's public service reform plans.
Hybrid event
8 September 2026
Andy Burnham, Manchester and No.10 North: How can the prime minister make his devolution agenda succeed?
12:30 — 13:30An expert panel assesses Andy Burnham’s plans to lead the “biggest rebalancing of power our country has ever seen”.