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.
John Manzoni sets out his priorities as chief executive of the Civil Service
“Everything I say tonight is through a lens of implementation,” said John Manzoni.
Clarify election guidelines before May 2015
IfG Director Peter Riddell backs the call from the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee to “clarify the rules of the game” before May 2015.
Boards are up and running, says Lord Browne: now for the heavy lifting
Leaders must work harder on policy implementation, the professions and workforce development.
Pre-election school tests
A welcome pledge, but questions remain.
Bringing thinktank data out of the bunker
Scientists, and increasingly data journalists, are being asked to publish the data behind their work. What about thinktanks?
Defence secretary Fallon opens new fronts in outsourcing campaign
“One of the biggest defence transformations in the Western World” is far from over, defence secretary Michael Fallon told the IfG.
Guest blog: The Open Data Barometer
Jose M Alonso explains the Open Data Barometer.
History matters
A better understanding of history can help policymakers.
Adverse opinion: the DfE's struggle with academies
The NAO marks the DfE poorly.
Who's accountable for weak accountability?
Even the Treasury now proclaims its enthusiasm for devolution. But weaknesses in transparency and accountability are undermining localism.