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.
Thérèse Coffey’s plan does not do enough to support the NHS and social care
Thérèse Coffey’s “Our Plan for Patients” will not save the NHS or social care from the coming winter crisis
Blocking OBR forecasts undermines the credibility of Liz Truss’s economic plans
The new prime minister and chancellor should stand up for the Official for Budget Responsibility instead of blocking the publication of its forecasts
What the Queen’s reign teaches the civil service
The way the Queen did her duty has lessons for the civil service
King Charles III and his ministers
King Charles III is already showing that he wants to put his own stamp on the part he plays in UK government.
Liz Truss must remember that governing well is about more than winning elections
The steps that Liz Truss should take to switch from campaigning successfully to governing effectively
The Cabinet Office must do more to prove its commitment to better FoI handling
Cabinet Office must do more to show its commitment to FoI openness
New ministers need to know how their departments' budgets work
New ministers will need to learn quickly how money is spent, who spends it, and how this will affect the public
The end of Boris Johnson’s premiership
To mark the end of Johnson’s premiership we have brought together analysis from across the IfG which tells the story of the key moments of his tenure.
Liz Truss should ask for a new OBR forecast before announcing major tax cuts
Liz Truss has downgraded her plans for an ‘emergency budget’ to a ‘fiscal event’
Neglecting ethical standards would harm a Truss or Sunak premiership
Liz Truss has refused to commit to reappointing an ethics adviser if she becomes prime minister