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Speaker's question time
There is always a need for balance between the right of an elected government to get its business through and effective scrutiny.
Increasing diversity in parliament: what can we learn from New Zealand?
The lessons from New Zealand's mixed member proportional (MMP) representation system in terms of the UK's proposed Alternative Vote are varied.
The New Persuaders II
We refocus attention on understanding the resources that contribute to a nation’s soft power.
Bristol's answer to Boris Johnson?
I am visiting each of the 12 largest provincial English cities proposed to have elected mayors. Yesterday I visited Bristol.
The Turner Prize: five lessons for policy makers
Those undertaking independent reviews for the Coalition or making policy inside government should pay attention to the Pensions Commissions story.
A suitable job for a woman
Two big shifts in new permanent secretary appointments.
Why fears the Cabinet Manual is a step towards a written constitution are unfounded
It is not a written constitution.
New leadership for new times?
What will public sector leaders need to deliver?
Completing the localism jigsaw
The Localism Bill is unlikely to resolve the all questions posed by the wider devolution agenda.