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How does the public understand government?
Assessing the ‘perception gap’ between experience and trust among voters in England.
Designing better incapacity benefits
Personalising benefits and support is key to helping disabled people into work.
Learning from the DevoLab #5: How mayors and local leaders can create a shared vision for growth
Three case studies of how mayors and local leaders have created a shared vision for regional growth.
‘Good growth in every postcode’
How Andy Burnham can show that he has delivered against his pledge at the next election.
The Burnham government needs a new strategy for the Union
To deliver growth in every postcode, Burnham must build a genuine partnership with the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Government and academia: How government can better engage with researchers
Government has made great strides in opening itself up to inputs from the UK’s world-leading university sector – but it can do still more.
The next prime minister: How can Andy Burnham hit the ground running?
A 25-point plan for Andy Burnham as he succeeds Keir Starmer in No.10.
Government communications as a guardian of public trust
Steph Driver, former No.10 director of communications, explores how the media ecosystem has evolved, and how government can tackle low public trust.
