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.
The Art of Cabinet Minute-taking
Cabinet Minutes as "a source of satirical magnificence". Dr Catherine Haddon blogs about Cabinet minute-taking through the years.
Prime Minister's Questions: 50 years on
Prime Minister’s questions celebrates its 50th anniversary this month.
Clegg comes through for the Conservatives on Constitutional Reform
Professor Robert Hazell on why Nick Clegg could find himself the fall-guy on constitutional reform.
Who is fit and proper?
As the News International scandal unfolds the appointment of Andy Coulson to the Director of Communications role at No.10 remains the focus.
Lords Joint Committee
The joint committee on Lords reform has been welcomed but is it flawed?
John Major on the Union and the future of politics
John Major in his Ditchley Foundation lecture set out two bold ideas for today’s politicians to ponder.
Wide open public services
The Government’s ambitious public services White Paper contains little that’s entirely new – but could this actually be its main strength?
Incrementally revolutionising public services
David Cameron yesterday lunched the Open Public Services White Paper.
Revolutionising government art starts with white paper
There has been much speculation about the forthcoming Open Public Services White Paper. Will it ever be published?
From attack dogs to ministers
Relief for Miliband as his plans to appoint shadow ministers get the nod but there are tough decisions ahead for the Labour leader.