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.
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The Care Quality Commission recently produced a damning report into NHS care of the elderly.
Next steps in Welsh devolution
The Secretary of State for Wales recently announced the membership and remit of the independent Commission on Devolution in Wales.
Special Treatment? Why the coalition is appointing more special advisers
The coalition came to power pledging to cut the number of special advisers, but now employs more "SpAds" than did the last Labour government.
The French Primary Election: What lessons for British political parties?
The French Socialist Party's primary election represents a novel experiment in democratic participation.
The king is dead, long live the kings!
With the announcement of Sir Gus O’Donnell’s resignation as Cabinet Secretary, the role is now to be split.
Media & Government - a bickering marriage of convenience
Governments are too defensive about the media, overstating the influence of newspapers and should be more open in their dealings with them.
If Steve Jobs did government…
The outpouring of grief over the death of Steve Jobs highlights some distinctive traits which resonate with what we need from our political leaders.
You don't need to be a professional to be an MP
The IfG's event on candidate selection in association with Policy Exchange strikes a chord...
Making parties more popular
Declining political party memberships is one of the main challenges facing representative democracies throughout the western world.
Primary colours: Should parties open up candidate selection to the public?
“MPs are not chosen by 'the people' - they are chosen by their local constituency parties