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Even in a pandemic, delivering manifestos still matters
Despite the pandemic, the government has made decent inroads on its ‘contract with the electorate’
The Climate Change Committee's net zero roadmap needs more than the PM’s 10-point plan
The CCC has set out a path for the UK to deliver net zero, but the government still has to put in place the measures and mechanisms to deliver
The world of government in 2021
Coronavirus has upended established politics and economics – and toppled some politicians.
Supermarket cashback highlights need for Treasury to review its Covid rescue offer
Rishi Sunak must do more to target his Covid support packages and avoid wasting taxpayers’ money
Joint Committee's Brexit agreement must mean better Northern Ireland protocol cooperation
The UK and the EU reaching an agreement over the application of the Northern Ireland protocol is an opportunity to pursue a more constructive approach
Technology and the future of the government workforce
The government has no clear strategy for adapting to how new technology will radically transform the way it works and the workforce it will need.
Digital government needs to find its identity
The lack of clear direction on digital identity will jeopardise progress
The government needs to devolve infrastructure decision making and spending
The government has made a mistake by continuing with competitive levelling up funds
Evidence in energy policy making
The government needs to change how it shapes energy policy – or risk hindering efforts to reach its 2050 net zero target.
Covid vaccine decisions have little to do with Brexit
Brexit isn’t the reason why the UK has managed the feat of becoming the first Western country to approve a Covid vaccine.