Akash Paun
Programme Director
Akash's recent work
Local elections 2024: the London Assembly
What does the London Assembly do and how are its members elected?
Six things we learned from the May 2024 local and mayoral elections
IfG experts analyse the results of the local and mayoral elections.
The parties should focus on substance as well as sales ahead of the election
Election fever is hotting up in the aftermath of the local elections.
All work
Smith is a major constitutional milestone – but on a road to where?
What is next for devolution?
Devo Gaps
Parties remain far apart on Scottish devolution plans.
16 scenarios for governing after the referendum
We plot out post-referendum possibilities.
Governing after the referendum
This paper analyses 16 future constitutional scenarios for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ranging from Scottish independence to devolution.
The Civil Service in Territorial Perspective
This report examines the UK civil service from a territorial perspective.
Wish you were here?
Tales from New Zealand’s journey of civil service reform.
One Service, Two Guv'nors
How Whitehall serves the Coalition in the final year.
Year Five: Whitehall and the Parties in the Final Year of Coalition
This report focuses on how the Civil Service should work with the two coalition parties in year five of the coalition as each develops their plans.
Separate space
Lessons from Scotland for the end of coalition.
Separate Space: The Final Year of the Scottish Coalition, 1999-2007
This paper explores the ‘separate space’ system that was set up to enable all major parties to access civil service policy support.