
Alex Thomas
Programme Director
Alex's recent work

IfG response to the Maude review on civil service reform
The Maude review will be an important reference document for whoever lives in No.10.

Simon Case's absence has left a growing gap in government
The government needs to be clearer about how it is organised while the cabinet secretary is on medical leave.

Rishi Sunak has lost the man who would implement Lord Maude’s government reforms
New Cabinet Office minister John Glen should build on his predecessor Jeremy Quin’s approach to government reform.
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IfG response to the Maude review on civil service reform
The Maude review will be an important reference document for whoever lives in No.10.
Simon Case's absence has left a growing gap in government
The government needs to be clearer about how it is organised while the cabinet secretary is on medical leave.
Rishi Sunak has lost the man who would implement Lord Maude’s government reforms
New Cabinet Office minister John Glen should build on his predecessor Jeremy Quin’s approach to government reform.
Rishi Sunak’s first year as prime minister: the IfG verdict
How has Rishi Sunak fared in his first 365 days as the UK’s prime minister? The IfG expert team weigh up the progress he has – or has not – made.
Francis Maude’s review of Whitehall should lead to cross-party agreement on civil service reform
Leaked proposals for a new settlement for ministers and civil servants are mostly to be welcomed.
Five takeaways from Rishi Sunak’s August 2023 ‘mini-reshuffle’
The IfG expert team assess what Rishi Sunak's ministerial changes reveal
Revamping government reform
The Institute for Government's view on the latest plans for the civil service.
Simon Case belatedly finds his voice to defend the civil service
Simon Case is right to speak out against ministers who describe the civil service as the 'blob'
Electoral reform and the constitution
A new electoral system has important implications far beyond election outcomes.
The Sue Gray ACOBA saga must lead to better rules around government exits
Lessons need to be learned after the saga over Sue Gray's move to become Keir Starmer's chief of staff.