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Parliament has changed – Keir Starmer’s welfare reform challenge won’t be a one-off
The prime minister needs a new way of working with backbench Labour MPs.
Starmer vs the Labour rebels
Luke Sullivan, former political director to Keir Starmer, joins us explore how serious a problem the welfare budget is for Keir Starmer.
What are the next stages for Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill?
MPs voted in favour of Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at third reading on 20 June. What comes next?
Delivering the new industrial strategy will be a huge test for government
There is much to welcome in the new white paper.
The government should not ban public servants from speaking in public
New guidance will damage the quality of government and public discourse.
Spending reviews
What are spending reviews and how do they work?
Royal finances
The British royal family has wealth and receives income from several different sources, some with very long histories.
Five things we learned from the IfG’s conference on standards in public life
John Major was one of many speakers during a thought-provoking day at the IfG.
Adult social care across England
Examining the care gap in England.
New Cabinet Office plans show some sign of life in the government’s missions
Will themed campuses solve local problems or set national policy?