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We took the podcast to Queen Mary University of London for a live Student Week special (@qmul.bsky.social)
Students put their questions to @robertsaunders.bsky.social, @cathhaddon.bsky.social & @danielgover.bsky.social
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Featuring the brilliant @ruthfox.bsky.social @darcyxtip.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social & @danielgover.bsky.social, plus me going tonto on billionaire donors.
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk on the tricky question of how and when retrospective legislation is appropriate and what it it might mean for the legislation currently in Lords on political donations.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/retr...
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk on the tricky question of how and when retrospective legislation is appropriate and what it it might mean for the legislation currently in Lords on political donations.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/retr...
We'll now discuss on Monday 14 September, 12:30, with Amanda Askham @grantthorntonuk.bsky.social, @matthewfright.bsky.social, Heather Jameson from The MJ and @akashpaun.bsky.social
- Don't just call it a taskforce and parachute new people into centre duplicating others
- Do have a small agile core
- Do keep asking if the taskforce is working
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/task...
- Don't just call it a taskforce and parachute new people into centre duplicating others
- Do have a small agile core
- Do keep asking if the taskforce is working
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/task...
We came to same conclusion the govt now seems to have drawn: ultimately its for ministers to decide how much legal risk they want to take. They have the power to set the culture.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
We came to same conclusion the govt now seems to have drawn: ultimately its for ministers to decide how much legal risk they want to take. They have the power to set the culture.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
But can we have the updated list of cabinet committtees now pretty please?
www.gov.uk/government/p...
But can we have the updated list of cabinet committtees now pretty please?
www.gov.uk/government/p...
@paddy-mcalary.bsky.social and @meganbryer.bsky.social set out five tips for how spads can get the most out of their time in government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/spec...
@paddy-mcalary.bsky.social and @meganbryer.bsky.social set out five tips for how spads can get the most out of their time in government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/spec...
Yes it's a thing, no it's not new.
There was a tradition of former PM's/ ministers stocking the No10 library. Goes back to c.1930s?
Supposedly Blair era didn't, but Johnson 'brought it back' (see Telegraph on that).
Can we all send our own books to the Downing Street Library?
Yes it's a thing, no it's not new.
There was a tradition of former PM's/ ministers stocking the No10 library. Goes back to c.1930s?
Supposedly Blair era didn't, but Johnson 'brought it back' (see Telegraph on that).
In the final episode of our series, we explore how incoming mid-term PMs adjust and the lessons former mid-term transitions hold for Burnham’s premiership – or future mid-term PMs
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
We dig into early election pressure all mid-term PMs go through, and the Brown, May and Johnson versions of that
Talk about how long the honeymoon period lasts
And explore how mid-term PMs to adjust to the role
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We dig into early election pressure all mid-term PMs go through, and the Brown, May and Johnson versions of that
Talk about how long the honeymoon period lasts
And explore how mid-term PMs to adjust to the role
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
Second in our mid-term PMs series
The transition
- why reshuffles much more precarious for mid-term PMs
- whether they think enough about organising No10
- the all impt q of how to balance continuity v change from their predecessor
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
Second in our mid-term PMs series
The transition
- why reshuffles much more precarious for mid-term PMs
- whether they think enough about organising No10
- the all impt q of how to balance continuity v change from their predecessor
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
In episode 1 former officials and special advisers share the behind the scenes of the preparation for an incoming PM.
Listen to the full podcast www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
In episode 1 we explore the recent history of mid-term changes of PM from Major to Sunak.
Feat. Gus O'Donnell, Mark Sedwill, Helen MacNamara, Simon Case and more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
In episode 1 we explore the recent history of mid-term changes of PM from Major to Sunak.
Feat. Gus O'Donnell, Mark Sedwill, Helen MacNamara, Simon Case and more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
We look back at mid-term PMs from Major and Brown, though May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak.
Former cabinet secs and spads took us inside what happened and what makes a mid-term transition different.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
We look back at mid-term PMs from Major and Brown, though May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak.
Former cabinet secs and spads took us inside what happened and what makes a mid-term transition different.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
For a PM who prides himself on plain speaking, he could do worse than start with an honest conversation about the relationship with the civil service www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/andy...
For a PM who prides himself on plain speaking, he could do worse than start with an honest conversation about the relationship with the civil service www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/andy...
5 ways all departments can use procurement to deliver on the government’s priority of supporting “growth and innovation in every postcode”.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/andy...
5 ways all departments can use procurement to deliver on the government’s priority of supporting “growth and innovation in every postcode”.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/andy...
Others who worked here at the time (me) weren't quite as obsessed with craft beer but certainly respected Gavin's commitment.
Others who worked here at the time (me) weren't quite as obsessed with craft beer but certainly respected Gavin's commitment.
But who is being released and when? Our graphic takes a closer look.
Read @cassiarowland.bsky.social's latest comment on the prison capacity challenge www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/publ...
But who is being released and when? Our graphic takes a closer look.
Read @cassiarowland.bsky.social's latest comment on the prison capacity challenge www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/publ...
@jillongovt.bsky.social tells us why the Treasury needs to take the lead on how we adapt to the heat www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/uk-f...
@jillongovt.bsky.social tells us why the Treasury needs to take the lead on how we adapt to the heat www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/uk-f...
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Our performance tracker from 2025 shows the damaging geographical and demographic ‘care gap’ in England.
To take action government needs to understand how and where this care gap is forming www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our performance tracker from 2025 shows the damaging geographical and demographic ‘care gap’ in England.
To take action government needs to understand how and where this care gap is forming www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
📅Thursday 30 July 2026, 13:00-13:50
Join us online as an expert panel assesses Andy Burnham's early decisions, his key appointments, and the way he is approaching the job of prime minister.