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.
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.
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.
A Downing Street think tank would not make No.10 strategic
Is Morgan McSweeney right to claim that it is impossible for No.10 to think big?
Mahmood and Burnham brace for the next police force merger row
Has unrest in Dover and Portsmouth made the case for merging smaller police forces?
Liberal Democrat conference 2026: Does Daisy Cooper’s growth plan add up?
The Lib Dem Treasury spokesperson drew a large crowd at this year’s IfG fringe event.
Burnham and Healey must avoid the budget mistakes of Starmer and Reeves
The chancellor should take difficult decisions at the budget rather than ducking tough choices.