Coronavirus
How has Covid-19 changed the way government works? Whitehall Monitor 2022 report launch
This report launch explored what Whitehall Monitor 2022 reveals about the way the pandemic has changed how the government works.
Director’s Annual Lecture 2022
Bronwen Maddox, IfG Director, reflected on the government’s handling of the pandemic, expectations now of government, and reforms that are needed.
Lord Agnew is right: Covid support write-offs merit more resources
Debt incurred should be pursued – no matter if the loan was agreed during a crisis.
Boris Johnson’s plan for an ‘Office of the Prime Minister’ won’t address Sue Gray’s criticism
A superficial reorganisation of No.10 cannot solve the government’s problems
Sue Gray report update
On 31 January 2022, Sue Gray published an update on her investigation into alleged gatherings on government premises during Covid restrictions.
Sue Gray's report exposes the poor leadership in Johnson's No.10
Boris Johnson must now respond to the accusations of poor leadership set out in Sue Gray's report
Lifting Plan B Covid restrictions is the right move, but a ‘big bang’ approach is not
The government should aim to preserve people’s ability to manage Covid risks
Sue Gray report – what questions will she answer?
This explainer was published when the Sue Gray investigation into government parties held during lockdown was announced.
Boris Johnson must publish Sue Gray’s report in full
The government should commit to sharing Sue Gray’s full report
Parliament lacks real power to hold PM to account on Sue Gray report
While parliament’s formal procedures can have limited effect on the prime minister, what happens in parliament could determine his future