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David Gauke's prisons sentencing review could pave the way for lasting reform
The government has set up even more reviews than the 14 promised in the Labour manifesto.
The budget and the debt: What happens if Rachel Reeves borrows more money?
It has been reported that Rachel Reeves is looking to adjust the government’s rules to allow her to borrow more. But what does this mean?
Starmer's Priorities for Change are welcome – but won't work without a fixed centre of government
Reforms to government are needed to deliver Labour's Priorities for Change.
Saturday night's alright for investing
The Guardian's City Editor Anna Isaac joins the podcast team to get behind the scenes at the launch of Invest 2035.
The attorney general, the government and the rule of law: what happens next?
The attorney general has signalled a reset on the rule of law.
Private members' bills
Private members' bills provide an opportunity for backbenchers from all parties to pass their own legislation. But how are they introduced?
Invest 2035: a promising launch for the industrial strategy
There is much to welcome in the latest incarnation of government industrial strategy.
Expert Factor: Policy Festival 2024 Special
In this special recording for this year’s Policy Festival, Hannah, Anand and Paul explore how policy is made (and could be made better).
Gray goes out of fashion
More in Common’s Luke Tryl joins the podcast to explore the Downing Street job moves and what voters want this government to get on and deal with.
Workers’ rights: How to turn manifesto promises into tangible results
What the government can learn from the National Minimum Wage for its Employment Rights Bill.