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After the rose garden
This InsideOut paper from Nick Harvey, who served as a defence minister for most of the first half of the parliament, provides valuable analysis of th
Bringing thinktank data out of the bunker
Scientists, and increasingly data journalists, are being asked to publish the data behind their work. What about thinktanks?
Defence secretary Fallon opens new fronts in outsourcing campaign
“One of the biggest defence transformations in the Western World” is far from over, defence secretary Michael Fallon told the IfG.
Guest blog: The Open Data Barometer
Jose M Alonso explains the Open Data Barometer.
History matters
A better understanding of history can help policymakers.
Adverse opinion: the DfE's struggle with academies
The NAO marks the DfE poorly.
Who's accountable for weak accountability?
Even the Treasury now proclaims its enthusiasm for devolution. But weaknesses in transparency and accountability are undermining localism.
What does good scrutiny look like?
The current debate is to be welcomed.
Parliamentary Scrutiny of Government
This briefing note looks at what we mean by scrutiny of government and where parliamentary scrutiny fits within the wider landscape.