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More dangerous liaisons?
Select committees in the 2015 parliament.
Budget sweeteners and credit
There were a number of measures specifically targeted at specific geographies.
Rollercoaster or not, arguing over spending cuts is a pointless task
A row over how the OBR checks the figures.
Whitehall Monitor: deep impact?
In this special Whitehall Monitor report, we look at one element of the Coalition’s performance measurement regime: impact indicators.
Connecting Policy with Practice
This report presents conclusions and reflections developed from the Connecting Policy with Practice Programme.
No need to be scared of minority government; just think positive
The UK has just about got used to the idea of coalition – but this unpredictable election may make even a formal coalition non-viable.
Might Cameron shut Parliament early?
Hannah White asks whether the Prime Minister might call an early halt to business in Parliament.
Mayors at a gallop: the national influence of local leaders
Should we have more mayors? And should they have more powers?
Raging against the machine: how prime ministers can deal with the frustration of not getting things done
Potential prime ministers need to think about how they will govern.