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Putting citizens at the heart of the UK constitution
This guest paper argues that the UK’s model of democracy and government does not put citizens at the heart of decision making – it should.
How to appoint a cabinet
This guest paper from Tim Leunig outlines a more cohesive way to approach cabinet formation
Constitutional change in Northern Ireland
This guest paper explores the constitutional history of Northern Ireland, and the challenges it faces today.
How is evidence used in tax policy making?
A key tenet of good policy making, including on tax, is use of the best available evidence.
The NHS productivity puzzle
The NHS crisis will only be solved with capital investment, increasing management capacity and staff retention – not just more doctors and nurses.
The contested boundaries of devolved legislative competence
Why devolved competence has become more contested.
The regulation of political finance
What are the challenges to the current regulatory system for political finance?
How to devolve English government
Consensus is emerging about the case for English devolution, but the scale of the challenge needs to be addressed in central government.
Devolving English government
Devolved government in England is failing due to chronic over-centralisation, an incoherent tangle of institutions and a “democratic deficit”.