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.
Ready to engage?
Improving citizens’ engagement in policy-making.
Otherwise engaged
The Civil Service People Survey and Engagement Index in 2015.
Trapped by politics
Fresh delays in airport expansion decision.
Ministers Reflect: on how to be effective in government
Nicola Hughes describes the project’s aims.
Minding their PQs
Written parliamentary questions under the Coalition Government.
New approaches to integration and collaboration in public service markets
The recent Government Spending Review announced some key changes to public service markets.
Managing failure and turnaround in public services
Amidst austerity, how can government better support turnaround?
Commons vote on Syria
Four questions answered.
Barnett and beyond
Time for a new system for funding devolution?
Securing the long-term credibility of the OBR
Four key changes are needed.