Coronavirus
The government’s handling of the Dominic Cummings row has led to a loss of public trust
In its handling of the row surrounding Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham, the government has undermined its ability to handle the coronavirus outbreak
Devolved legislatures: how are they working in the coronavirus lockdown?
During the coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd and Northern Ireland assembly have all adapted their practices and procedures.
Government reaches for the tsars in its coronavirus response
Appointing outsiders is a good addition to a fragmented health system, but it is important that their remit and terms of appointment are clear.
Appointing Simon Case as No. 10 permanent secretary should make a difference to the government’s coronavirus response
The appointment of Simon Case as permanent secretary in Number 10 should provide coherence to the government’s immediate Covid-19 response
Parliament’s role in the coronavirus crisis: holding the government to account
The government’s move to return the Commons to its usual ways of working when it returns from recess, is deeply concerning.
The future of UK trade policy (after coronavirus)
The UK is taking back control of trade policy in a world transformed by the impact of coronavirus.
Time is running out to explain how a border in the Irish Sea will work
The UK government needs to set out detailed plans for how an Irish Sea border will operate
Shaping the state after coronavirus
In a matter of weeks, coronavirus has transformed the activity of government. But the immediate crisis won’t last forever.
No single solution as the government tries to ease the coronavirus lockdown
The government must respond to the concerns of unions, employers and workers with patience as it tries to ease the coronavirus lockdown
Five questions the government should answer on coronavirus contracts
The public will lose trust in the government if it is kept in the dark about contracts which are vital to the lifting of the lockdown.