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The Dhoni example
Indian captain MS Dhoni’s sporting decision to let England batsman Ian Bell bat on after being given out has lessons for our political system.
Localism Bill
In this letter, Lord Adonis presses for the office of elected mayor to be given greater powers.
Public services without government?
A picture tells a thousand words about the Government’s philosophy of public service reform.
What the Olympics can tell us about policy making
The Olympics are now just one year away but the Games are not just of interest to sports fans; they also reveal crucial lessons for policy making.
The Art of Cabinet Minute-taking
Cabinet Minutes as "a source of satirical magnificence". Dr Catherine Haddon blogs about Cabinet minute-taking through the years.
Prime Minister's Questions: 50 years on
Prime Minister’s questions celebrates its 50th anniversary this month.
Clegg comes through for the Conservatives on Constitutional Reform
Professor Robert Hazell on why Nick Clegg could find himself the fall-guy on constitutional reform.
Who is fit and proper?
As the News International scandal unfolds the appointment of Andy Coulson to the Director of Communications role at No.10 remains the focus.
Lords Joint Committee
The joint committee on Lords reform has been welcomed but is it flawed?
John Major on the Union and the future of politics
John Major in his Ditchley Foundation lecture set out two bold ideas for today’s politicians to ponder.