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Rebuilding and renewing the constitution
How political parties can rebuild the UK constitution.
Rishi Sunak’s public sector pay offer makes sense but is unlikely to stop the strikes
The government appears to have made a breakthrough in ongoing public sector pay disputes, but big questions remain over where the money will be found.
Same-sex marriage legislation shows that policy can lead public opinion
Same-sex marriage legislation, passed 10 years ago today, was a masterclass in building consensus for a contentious policy.
Anne Milton
Anne Milton discusses pastoral support for MPs, whipping during the coalition years and working with opposition whips.
Simon Case belatedly finds his voice to defend the civil service
Simon Case is right to speak out against ministers who describe the civil service as the 'blob'
What does the Office for Local Government need to succeed?
The new Office for Local Government (Oflog) is welcome – but it needs independence from government to succeed.
Electoral reform would have important constitutional implications beyond general elections
Electoral reform would improve representation in parliament, but for it to bring about further benefits for the UK, wider reform would be needed
Good chaps and "bad apples"
Rachel Wearmouth of the New Statesman joins us to review Angela Rayner's big speech at the IfG.
When should public bodies exist?
It's time to rewrite the government's outdated tests for creating and closing public bodies.
Electoral reform and the constitution
A new electoral system has important implications far beyond election outcomes.