Past events
Our events have shaped views and made news, and have allowed our audience – both in the room and online – to engage with hundreds of speakers.
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In conversation with Shami Chakrabarti: Coronavirus Bill and emergency powers
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Shami Chakrabarti, Shadow Attorney General. She was in conversation with Bronwen Maddox.
IfG Briefing: The First 100 Days – where next?
On 21 March it will have been 100 days since the 2019 General Election. Join IfG experts to discuss what the government has achieved so far.
POSTPONED: In conversation with Stefaan de Rynck
The Institute for Government is delighted to welcome Stefaan de Rynck, Senior Adviser to Michel Barnier and Head of Task Force for Relations with the
POSTPONED: Influencing the EU: lessons from Canada, Switzerland and beyond
This event will explore what the UK can learn from Canada, Switzerland and other third countries.
Prime Minister and Chancellor: the most important relationship in government
The prime minister and chancellor of the exchequer are the most powerful politicians in the country. When united they can exert immense power.
How to build cross-party support for controversial policies
This panel debate assessed the pros and cons of different approaches to building cross-party support for controversial policies.
Radical Uncertainty: book launch with Mervyn King and John Kay
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Mervyn King and John Kay to discuss their new book – Radical Uncertainty.
Carillion: two years on
Two years on from the collapse of Carillion, this panel discussed the findings of a new Institute for Government report assessing whether government h
How will the Northern Ireland protocol work?
This event examined how the Northern Ireland protocol might operate and what needs to be done to make it work.
How can outsourced public services be made more transparent?
The government spends £284 billion – almost a third of its total expenditure – on external suppliers.