Publications
Our publications showcase the IfG’s sector-leading research, giving readers an impartial and evidence-based analysis of what makes good government.
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Clean power by 2030
How Keir Starmer can knock down the 10 biggest barriers to Labour's 2030 clean power plan.
Capital spending in public services
Crumbling schools, hospitals and prisons need a new capital spending plan to turn performance around.
Preparing for power: Policy making around the school curriculum from 2010
What political parties can do to best support good school policy making ahead of entering government.
Understanding ethical standards in government
Ensuring you understand the rules that apply to ministers can help you avoid difficult situations that distract from your ability to get things done.
Understanding policy making
Ministers play a key role in making policy decisions, but also have a useful ability to shape the advice and input that informs those decisions.
Using and commissioning research in government
Using research skilfully can be an effective way to strengthen your policies.
Government finances
The most effective ministers are those who can achieve their key priorities within budget, ensuring value for money for the taxpayer.
Using targets
Setting a target can be a useful signal of your political priorities – it is a clear way to communicate your aims to those responsible for delivery.
Supporting Lords ministers
The support a Lords minister needs from their private office team is very similar to what’s needed by ministers in the Commons.
Private office: preparing for a general election
There are some important ways that private office teams can approach election preparation.