Coronavirus
MPs must not outsource their judgement about Boris Johnson to Sue Gray
Conservative MPs and cabinet ministers are putting more weight on Sue Gray’s investigation than it can possibly bear
Sue Gray investigation
Boris Johnson announced an investigation into allegations that Christmas parties in November and December 2020 broke the government’s own Covid rules.
The PM's Downing Street party problems won’t end with Sue Gray's report
Sue Gray’s party inquiry will provide the facts, but Boris Johnson must provide the answers
Vaccine mandates
Vaccine mandates are a way to compel people to get vaccinations.
2021: The view from the Institute for Government
The year ends much as it began, with Covid cases soaring and people across the UK being told to avoid socialising and get vaccinated.
New approach needed to avoid Covid data disputes and modelling misunderstanding
The reaction to SAGE modelling has again showed up flaws in how science has been used in the pandemic.
What North Shropshire does (not) mean for the prime minister and his agenda
A shock by-election defeat leaves the prime minister facing calls from across his party to switch course,
The PM should make clear that he backs Chris Whitty’s advice (or doesn’t)
The prime minister is responsible for government policy and communications in a crisis.
Downing Street Christmas party inquiry needs to restore trust
The inquiry into Downing Street parties had already placed the cabinet secretary in a difficult position.
The Covid Inquiry’s chair must have freedom to go where the evidence takes her
The Covid inquiry chair must take control of her work by agreeing the terms of reference and focusing on the most important government decisions