Past events
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Has devolution worked?
After 20 years of devolution, this event explored whether devolution has worked, through the lens of its impact on policy, the economy, trust in polit
Andrea Leadsom keynote speech
The Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP discusses her role as Leader of the House of Commons, parliamentary reform and restoration and renewal.
In conversation with David Sterling, Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome David Sterling, Head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, to give a keynote speech.
Where should decisions lie? The role of the Department for Transport in a modern railway system
The Government is due to set out its vision for the rail industry, including the way that passenger services are delivered. What should the role of th
What can the aid watchdog tell us about spending public money well?
Too often the discussion about public spending is about how much is spent, not whether it is spent usefully.
Data Bites #4: Getting things done with data in government
At this month's event, we heard from the Office for Statistics Regulation, the London Borough of Newham and GOV.UK.
Could the UK cope with a no deal Brexit?
At this event, our panel discussed what no deal might mean for the UK, how ‘ready’ both Government and business will be for no deal in October, and ho
In conversation with Nick Boles MP
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Nick Boles, Independent Member of Parliament for Grantham and Stamford.
What makes a good prime minister?
The new Prime Minister is expected to be in place before summer recess. Our panel discussed what the incoming Prime Minister needs to do to ensure the