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Jill Rutter
Senior Fellow
Jill's recent work
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The major parties are desperate to avoid 2024 being a Brexit election
What do the party manifestos tell us about where Brexit could go next?
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A distracted EU may not have much time to reset relations with the UK
The European parliament elections aren't likely to lead to a willingness to renegotiate the Brexit deal.
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Mayoral accountability hangs on divorcing local vote from national trends
The read-across from local contests to the national polls should be dismissed.
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Northern Ireland deal highlights the DUP's trust problem with UK government
The DUP has been burnt by its Brexit experiences.
Brexit border risks loom for government during an election year
The Brexit anniversary may not bring much to celebrate for Rishi Sunak.
Rishi Sunak’s pointless oil and gas bill is exposing Conservative divisions
The government's oil and gas bill is performative politics and tarnishes the UK's already diminishing claims to moral authority on climate change.
David Cameron appointment shows the benefits – and downsides – of reviving ministerial careers
The government and parliament still need to find a way to fill the accountability gap.
Autumn statement frenzy shows why we should only have one fiscal event a year
Jeremy Hunt should hold on to his reputation for economic competence.
Suella Braverman’s collective responsibility problem was just one reason for Sunak to sack her
The prime minister’s patience with Suella Braverman has run out.
Rishi Sunak’s first year as prime minister: the IfG verdict
How has Rishi Sunak fared in his first 365 days as the UK’s prime minister? The IfG expert team weigh up the progress he has – or has not – made.
Six key takeaways from the Labour conference in Liverpool
As the glitter settled on Keir Starmer's speech, what key themes emerged from Labour's annual gathering?
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)
The PSNI replaced the Royal Ulster Constabulary in 2001.
Six key questions for Keir Starmer at the Labour Party conference
The IfG expert team pick out six key questions for Labour to answer in Liverpool