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.
Trump’s most provocative jibe places NHS in the spotlight
President Trump was courteous to Theresa May, but his comments on the terms of any UK–US trade deal are a warning to those seeking to succeed her.
The UK will probably never be as ready for no deal as it was in March
The prospect of a no deal Brexit is growing but a new prime minister might be surprised by the lack of preparation.
Rearranging government departments isn’t risk-free for Tory leadership contenders
Any Conservative leadership contenders who pledged significant changes to Whitehall departments must ensure their plans are properly thought through.
Westminster needs to pay attention to the European election results – in Northern Ireland
Just because the Northern Irish European election results came late does not make them any less important for the future of Brexit.
The new Prime Minister will have their work cut out in Brussels
Top of the in-tray for Theresa May’s successor will be a decision on their approach to the EU.
Theresa May resigns with a legacy of unfulfilled ambitions
Theresa May's legacy is little more than a failure to deliver Brexit and a painful illustration of the huge challenge that awaits her successor.
A new prime minister intent on no deal Brexit can't be stopped by MPs
MPs no longer have a decisive route to prevent a no deal Brexit.
The future of HS2 should not be in the hands of Conservative Party activists
There are better ways to make decisions on national infrastructure projects.
The lessons from Australia’s surprise election result
By rejecting reform for the status quo, the Australian electorate has given reforming governments and opposition parties elsewhere pause for thought.
Parliamentary reform can come from Parliament’s renovation
The need to restore and renovate Parliament is a one-off opportunity to reform how parliamentarians conduct their business at Westminster.