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Hannah White
Director and CEO
Hannah's recent work
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The gambling betting scandal is the latest reminder of the need to restore trust in politics
Ethical scandals, like the election betting furore, disrupt the ability of governments to deliver on their political priorities.
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Labour and the Conservatives might regret ducking the most difficult choices in their manifestos
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have not said how they would address implausible spending plans.
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General election 2024: Six things the winner must do to improve government
Government problems go beyond party or ideology: the whole system needs to change.
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Islamophobia and anti-Semitism rows highlight the power of parties over political discourse
The Lee Anderson furore is unlikely to be the last of its kind in a general election year.
Party political game-playing over Gaza conflict brings parliament into disrepute
A bad day in parliament for Lindsay Hoyle has once again exposed the shortcomings of Commons procedure.
What the IfG’s Government 2024 conference revealed
Key takeaways from the IfG's annual conference.
Magical thinking about government needs a dose of reality
UK government needs to reform itself, and we cannot wait until 2025 to begin.
MPs' pay and second jobs
MPs currently receive a basic annual salary of £86,584.
Parliamentary approval for military action
Do MPs get a say on whether the government takes military action?
2024: The IfG’s five resolutions for doing government – and opposition – better
IfG experts set out five key asks for the government and opposition.
2023: The Institute for Government’s Year in Review
2023 was another busy year for the IfG.
The Liaison Committee
What roles does the Liaison Committee play in holding the prime minister to account?
Safety of Rwanda Bill: What happens next in parliament?
What are the upcoming legislative stages for the government's immigration legislation?