Jill Rutter
Senior Fellow
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Kemi Badenoch’s inheritance tax proposals are myth-based policy making at its worst
The leader of the opposition’s conference announcement was not well thought through.
Andy Burnham has opened the door to EU membership
It is far from clear that there is a path to a consensus on Europe.
The UK and the European Union: What is the current relationship?
Andy Burnham has said he will aim to set out options for the UK’s future relationship with the EU around the time of the next UK-EU summit.
The US-UK special relationship
Where does the term 'special relationship' come from and what does it mean?
Carney, Canada and the EU: What could it mean for the UK/EU reset?
Fresh EU thinking on Canada may not give the UK more post-Brexit options.
How John Healey should approach tax in his first budget
The 2026 UK budget is fast approaching.
The UK is forgetting the dull bit of climate change policy
The Treasury needs to take the lead on how we adapt to the heat.
Andy Burnham’s ID card surprise is very unsurprising
Keir Starmer’s digital ID plan was a lesson in how not to approach policy making.
Making press releases more political won’t improve how government communicates
A better approach to policy making is the best way to strengthen government communications.
Burnham will need to work hard to avoid his time being consumed by foreign affairs
The next prime minister should consider appointing a big hitter foreign secretary