Brexit
Taking part in future EU budget talks is good for the UK
This is an opportunity to move financial talks beyond the exit bill, and one which the Government should seize.
Is 'government by direction' creeping up on us?
'Technical directions' should not become the norm when it comes to making spending decisions.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office after Brexit
The Institute for Government and UK in a Changing Europe are delighted to invite you to a discussion on how the FCO can best deploy its expertise.
The Scottish Parliament has rejected the Brexit bill – are we heading for a second independence referendum?
The Prime Minister now faces an unpalatable choice: concede defeat or help the SNP make the case for indyref2.
Of course the Lords needs reforming
Discovering now that the House of Lords requires ‘root and branch’ reform is disingenuous.
The Government’s customs proposals do not solve the problem
If the Government wants to avoid a border in Ireland and keep lorries moving freely through Kent, it needs to deal with regulatory checks as well.
While the UK talks to itself, the EU has moved on
The longer the UK takes to work out what kind of Brexit it actually wants, the more likely we are to get left behind by the EU.
The Government should make its case for leaving a customs union – or change its mind
At this point, it appears that the Government can’t be sure of getting a deal involving leaving a customs union through Parliament.
The Government cannot avoid Parliament forever on a customs union
The Prime Minister should start to use the UK Parliament to strengthen her bargaining position.
Westminster is taking Edinburgh and Cardiff to court – but it faces difficulties even if it wins
The Supreme Court's decision will do little to resolve the underlying problem of poor relations between the UK and devolved governments.