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Andy Burnham has raised the bar for government
The Labour party conference saw the PM set an ambitious direction for government.
Andy Burnham has opened the door to EU membership
It is far from clear that there is a path to a consensus on Europe.
Burnham should follow triple lock reforms with more boldness on other fiscal problems
The PM is right to reform the pensions triple lock.
Andy Burnham should establish the National Care Service this parliament
There is no reason to delay plans for potentially three years.
Burnham goes big: What difference does it make?
Claire Ainsley and Sophie Stowers join us in the IfG's pop-up studio in Liverpool to share their instant reaction to the PM's big conference speech.
The UK and the European Union: What is the current relationship?
Andy Burnham has said he will aim to set out options for the UK’s future relationship with the EU around the time of the next UK-EU summit.
Can mayors be the answer to low public trust in government?
New research by the IfG, More in Common and the University of York reveals what people really think about government.
Labour Conference 2026: Will Andy Burnham pass his first test of leadership?
The IfG has identified five key areas where the prime minister can use conference to prove he is serious about delivering change.
How does the public understand government?
Assessing the ‘perception gap’ between experience and trust among voters in England.
Mersey Mersey Me: Will Burnham pass his Labour conference test?
LabourList editor Emma Burnell joins the podcast team to review Burnham's Trump test and preview his conference challenge.