Incisive commentary from the IfG’s expert team on issues facing government and key ministerial decisions.
From analysis of key political events such as budgets and party conferences to snap responses to unexpected developments such as government reshuffles, our writers set out their views and analyse what government gets right, what it gets wrong, and what it can do better.
Mind the gap: insights from connecting policy with practice
We reveal examples of how policymakers and practitioners have tried to burst the Westminster bubble.
How to confound the cynics: make the next government effective
How to restore faith in our politics.
Women uncovered: gender imbalance in politics and the media
The 2010 election was dominated by male politicians talking to male correspondents.
Building on long term Whitehall reform will help the next government to deliver
Our new paper explains.
More dangerous liaisons?
Select committees in the 2015 parliament.
Budget sweeteners and credit
There were a number of measures specifically targeted at specific geographies.
20 things about delivery from Michael Barber (and 3 stories about a neglected American President) you really need to know
How to Run A Government.
Rollercoaster or not, arguing over spending cuts is a pointless task
A row over how the OBR checks the figures.
No need to be scared of minority government; just think positive
The UK has just about got used to the idea of coalition – but this unpredictable election may make even a formal coalition non-viable.
Might Cameron shut Parliament early?
Hannah White asks whether the Prime Minister might call an early halt to business in Parliament.