Jill Rutter
Senior Fellow
Jill's recent work
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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
Reflecting on Keir Starmer’s premiership
The IfG team looks back at two years of Labour government under Keir Starmer.
Brexit at 10: How has leaving the EU changed UK government?
The IfG looks back on a decade since the UK left the EU.
The WASPI confusion sees Andy Burnham stumble at his first spending test
Popular spending promises aren’t always good politics for would-be prime ministers.
The Climate Change Committee analysis is clear: government must start taking adaptation seriously
Government should focus on the climate change hitting the UK now.
The UK and the European Union
What is the UK’s current relationship with the EU?
Jackdaw and Rosebank
What are Jackdaw and Rosebank, and what position has the government taken on North Sea licences?
Ten things we learned from the King’s Speech 2026
What did the King’s Speech tell us about the government’s priorities for the new session?
Keir Starmer’s EU “reset” failed to convince
Warm words aren't enough to strengthen EU-UK relations.