Policy making
Parliament should do more to scrutinise the government’s plans for emergency response
PACAC has looked at the rollout of the new emergency messaging system tested in April.
Will the Uxbridge by-election prove a crossroads for net zero?
Both main parties have appeared to temper their enthusiasm for ‘green’ policies in the wake of last Thursday’s vote.
A tale of two bills highlights the government's parliamentary problems
The fates of two very different bills in the run-up to the Commons’ summer recess point to problems ahead for the government’s legislative agenda.
Can Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer meet their promises?
With a general election expected in 2024, Emma Norris assesses the prime minister’s and leader of the opposition’s priorities
Cross-government co-ordination to improve health and reduce inequalities
The opportunities for both the centre of government and individual departments to take a more ambitious whole-government approach to improving health.
Same-sex marriage legislation shows that policy can lead public opinion
Same-sex marriage legislation, passed 10 years ago today, was a masterclass in building consensus for a contentious policy.
Electoral reform would have important constitutional implications beyond general elections
Electoral reform would improve representation in parliament, but for it to bring about further benefits for the UK, wider reform would be needed
Searching for evidence
Tracey Brown, director of Sense about Science, joins the team to interrogate just how effective parliament is at scrutinising policy.
Lord Bethell
Lord Bethell discusses being in DHSC during Covid, the importance of experts in government and 'hating' leaving office
Home truths: Cultural and institutional problems at the Home Office
The Home Office's cultural and institutional problems require urgent reform.