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It is not right to appoint a politician to lead the Civil Service Commission
The government has made a mistake by proposing a politician to lead the body that exists to oversee civil service impartiality
No.10’s Christmas party hangover is serious test of trust in government
The cabinet secretary’s inquiry into the Downing Street Christmas party row is flawed from the outset
How to make a success of county devolution deals
The government's levelling up white paper must set a clear direction for county devolution deals.
Government transparency and ethics: proposed reforms
How the proposed reforms for improving government transparency and ethical standards compare
Kate Bingham’s crisis method needs modifying for 'peacetime' government
Alex Thomas sets out how Kate Bingham's lessons from the pandemic should be applied when normal times return
Local enterprise partnerships
Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) are non-statutory bodies responsible for local economic development in England.
Hazel Blears
Hazel Blears was interviewed on 29 November 2021 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Johnny Mercer
Johnny Mercer discusses his work on veterans’ issues, trying to pass legislation in parliament. He also discusses working with Boris Johnson.
Government is learning from HS2's failures – but needs to trust local leaders
Paul Shepley welcomes the government’s publication of an integrated rail plan
MPs’ second jobs: how to draw the line
Five questions that MPs now need to answer about proposed changes to the rules governing their outside interests.