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Power with purpose: Final report of the Commission on the Centre of Government
Why the centre of government has failed successive prime ministers – and seven recommendations for radical reform.
Is politically divisive language getting worse?
Tim Bale joins Dr Hannah White and Paul Johnson for an Expert Factor deep dive into the increasingly fraught political landscape.
The next government must break its silence on departmental spending on day one
The later the election, the more urgent it will be for the next government to take decisions over spending
Minister for women and equalities
Who is the minister for women and equalities and how has the role developed over time?
Rishi Sunak should not disregard Lords scrutiny of his Rwanda bill
The prime minister's comments on the scrutiny role played by peers are a cause for concern.
Jeremy Hunt's 2024 spring budget highlights our politicians’ pretence over public spending
The figures that Hunt announced are based on fictitious future spending plans.
Five things we learned from the spring budget 2024
IfG experts analyse Wednesday's budget announcement
Mission-driven government: What has Labour committed to?
What is a 'mission-led' government?
Preparing for Power – Episode 5: Making manifestos
Former civil servants who were asked to turn manifesto pledges into workable policy reveal the inside story of this key part of an election campaign.
MPs' security
Increasing levels of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia have seen a rise in threats made to MPs. So what security do they receive and how is this funded?