
Hannah White
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Keir Starmer highlights his personal commitment to civil service reform
The prime minister explains his reform plans, from abolishing NHS England to reshaping the civil service.
Five key takeaways from defence secretary John Healey's IfG speech
What did John Healey's IfG speech tell us about his plans for defence reform?
2025: A make-or-break year for the Labour government
New polling for the IfG has revealed some tricky findings for the government.
Keir Starmer and AI: potential positives but possible pitfalls
The government’s AI Action Plan could bring benefit for the civil service.
A year in review: The Institute for Government’s 2024
The last 12 months saw the IfG run events, record podcasts, publish influential reports and set out expert analysis.
Keir Starmer’s Plan for Change puts pressure on Whitehall to deliver
The Plan for Change's shift towards targets raises questions about the government's mission-led approach.
The government has gone the wrong way about legislating on assisted dying
The row over the assisted dying legislation has exposed the shortcomings of private members' bills.
Times letters: Rebuilding public trust in politicians
Hannah White, Meg Russell, Dominic Grieve and Peter Riddell urge Keir Starmer to deliver on his commitment to strengthen ethical standards.
Sue Gray and the dysfunction of Downing Street
Dr Hannah White writes an article for the New Statesman on Sue Gray's resignation and the systemic issues in No.10, Downing Street and Whitehall.
Nicola Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon talks about the Scottish independence referendum, her leadership style as first minister, and working with five different UK PMs.