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Rishi Sunak marble runs into trouble
PoliticsHome editor Laura Silver joins the podcast team to catch up on the extraordinary row over the Elgin Marbles.
'Rwanda treaty: government's next steps in Parliament'
What role will parliament play in the government's steps to proceed with its Rwanda asylum plan?
The public bodies review programme
What is a public body review?
IfG response to the Maude review on civil service reform
The Maude review will be an important reference document for whoever lives in No.10.
The government has abdicated responsibility for public services
Jeremy Hunt’s tax cuts have been funded by further tightening public service budgets.
Is our education system getting good results?
The Expert Factor team take a deep dive into the state of our schools and explore the dividing lines in education policy.
Autumn statement of intent?
Giles Winn, a former Treasury special adviser, joins the podcast team to reveal what really goes into planning a big fiscal statement.
The 2023 autumn statement marks a step forward on devolution – but the job is far from complete
Four new devolution deals shows promise for the government’s devolution agenda.
Simon Case's absence has left a growing gap in government
The government needs to be clearer about how it is organised while the cabinet secretary is on medical leave.
Six things we learned from the 2023 autumn statement
The chancellor presented his autumn statement alongside the latest forecasts from the independent Office for Budget Responsibility.