Public sector fraud is a huge problem. £12bn of fraud was detected in 2023/24 according to the NAO (+ an extra £41bn 'estimated'). Crises like Covid risk creating extra opportunities for fraud, so it is vital we're set up to stop this happening again in the future. Sign up below for this great event

EVENT | Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises? 📅Thursday 11 June 2026, 12:30-13:30 Join us as we put together an expert panel to explore what government should do to ensure more robust checks and balances ahead of the next crisis.

Our event on private members' bills will be starting in 20 minutes. Tune into the livestream and submit your questions for our panel via Slido www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/assist...

NEW | Ministers reflect on the civil service The ministerial–civil service relationship has been strained in recent years. Our report shares lessons from former ministers on how to get the most out of working with the civil service www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Ahead of our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk event this lunchtime New from @drhannahwhite.bsky.social 👇 www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

Government plan to use parliament to protect against judicial review for clean energy infrastructure This could help speed up infrastructure, but reforms won't be easy to implement and should be accompanied by a wider assessment of parliament's role in infrastructure Some thoughts from me 👇

A new paper published today by @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social and me draws on the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk's archive of interviews with former ministers to set out, in ministers’ own words, their experience of working with the civil service... 🧵 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

The government is seeking a quick solution for its infrastructure frustrations. But attempts to let parliament fast-track its infrastructure plans should come with a wider reform, including of the hybrid bill process, says @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...

Few thoughts on this: a) the DIP has taken ages. Ideally it would have been agreed shortly after/at the SR - delay has costs. But, good plans delayed are better than bad plans rushed b) The DIP's credibility depends on government committing to explain how it will be paid for (come the autumn budget)

Great to be up in Edinburgh at Prosper Forum 26 - looking forward to hearing what the FM has to say about his government’s objectives

TODAY | Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues? Join us at 12:30 as our expert panel explore the value and effectiveness of PMBs, and the wider role of backbenchers in shaping policy 📺📅 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/assist...

EVENT | How can government close the early years attainment gap for boys from low-income families? 📅Thursday 18 June 2026, 12:30-13:30 Join us as we explore how government can better serve children at risk of being ‘left behind’ in their earliest years.

NEW | A ‘radical overhaul’ is the wrong move for the youth justice system The government’s white paper risks undermining one of the few public services currently working well, says @cassiarowland.bsky.social Read our latest comment: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...

TOMORROW | Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues? Join us to hear our panel draw on lessons from the recent assisted dying bill and other PMBs to consider how backbench MPs should approach complex issues www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/assist...

Reform UK’s local election gains pose new challenges for Labour mayors. Fragmented local politics will make agreement harder to secure at the regional level and reshape how mayors govern. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/refo...

EVENT | Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises? 📅Thursday 11 June 2026, 12:30-13:30 Join us as we put together an expert panel to explore what government should do to ensure more robust checks and balances ahead of the next crisis.

Alan Milburn’s NEET diagnosis must lead to local level solutions Local leaders are best placed to support a “lost generation” of young people not in education or employment www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/alan...

Looking forward to speaking at this tomorrow - on my favourite topic, PMBs. @instituteforgovernment.org.uk

EVENT | Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues? 📅Thursday 4 June (tomorrow), 12:30–13:30 Join us tomorrow as an expert panel explore the value and effectiveness of private members' bills, and the wider role of backbenchers in shaping policy.

Book launch: The Brexit Effect, 2016–2026 📅Thursday 25 June 2026, 18:30-19:30 The Brexit Effect, edited by Sir Anthony Seldon, is a collection of over 30 essays on the impact of the EU referendum. Join us as some of the contributors consider the continuing impact of that decision.

Danny Kruger will only fix the centre of government if he works out why it’s broken Reform UK are yet to understand the complex realities of power inside government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/dann...

EVENT | Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises? 📅Thursday 11 June 2026, 12:30-13:30 Join us as we put together an expert panel to explore what government should do to ensure more robust checks and balances ahead of the next crisis.

Alan Milburn’s NEET diagnosis must lead to local level solutions Local leaders are best placed to support a “lost generation” of young people not in education or employment www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/alan...

EVENT | How can government close the early years attainment gap for boys from low-income families? 📅Thursday 18 June 2026, 12:30-13:30 Join us as we explore how government can better serve children at risk of being ‘left behind’ in their earliest years.

Reform UK’s local election gains pose new challenges for Labour mayors. Fragmented local politics will make agreement harder to secure at the regional level and reshape how mayors govern. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/refo...

EVENT | Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues? 📅Thursday 4 June, 12:30–13:30 Join us as an expert panel explore the value and effectiveness of private members' bills, and the wider role of backbenchers in shaping policy.

The gains of opposition parties in the May 2026 local elections could make it harder for Labour’s regional mayors to deliver www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/refo...

PODCAST 🎙️ The Blair Necessities Henry Hill joins the team to explore Danny Kruger's blueprint for government. AND: Is Tony Blair's essay a sensible plan for the PM to follow? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

The documents into Lord Mandelson's appointment includes WhatsApps between Mandelson and government ministers. Our report, published in 2022, took a closer look at how ministers and officials should use messaging apps – and how they shouldn’t www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Book launch: The Brexit Effect, 2016–2026 📅Thursday 25 June 2026, 18:30-19:30 The Brexit Effect, edited by Sir Anthony Seldon, is a collection of over 30 essays on the impact of the EU referendum. Join us as some of the contributors consider the continuing impact of that decision.

New explainer from me and @danhaile.bsky.social for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk on the gilt market. How do governments borrow? What determines the interest rate? Who owns government debt? All that and more answered here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/gi...

This afternoon, the second batch of Mandelson files are due to be released. Fallout from the scandal has caused serious damage to the relationship between ministers and civil servants. The prime minister must take urgent action to repair relations. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rebu...

1/ I’ve set out why recent local election gains by opposition parties – especially Reform UK – could make it harder for Labour mayors in the North and Midlands to get things done. A quick thread 🧵

EVENT | How can government close the early years attainment gap for boys from low-income families? 📅Thursday 18 June 2026, 12:30-13:30 Join us as we explore how government can better serve children at risk of being ‘left behind’ in their earliest years.

There is a lot of debate about how far UK government policy is constrained by the gilt (or bond) market. Our latest explainer sets out how that works, who owns government debt, and what determines the interest rate charged on that debt: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/gi...

EVENT | Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises? 📅Thursday 11 June 2026, 12:30-13:30 Join us as we put together an expert panel to explore what government should do to ensure more robust checks and balances ahead of the next crisis.

Reform UK’s local election gains pose new challenges for Labour mayors Fragmented local politics will make agreement harder to secure at the regional level and reshape how mayors govern, says @shawharriet.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/refo...

EVENT | Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues? 📅Thursday 4 June, 12:30–13:30 Join us as an expert panel explore the value and effectiveness of private members' bills, and the wider role of backbenchers in shaping policy.

Alan Milburn’s NEET diagnosis must lead to local level solutions Local leaders are best placed to support a “lost generation” of young people not in education or employment, say @drbenpaxton.bsky.social and @martha-ford.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/alan...

Darren Jones has said he will reward the doers, not the talkers. The most recent changes to top civil servants’ pay are a good first step on that long road: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...

EVENT | Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises? 📅Thursday 11 June 2026, 12:30-13:30 Join us as we put together an expert panel to explore what government should do to ensure more robust checks and balances ahead of the next crisis.

PODCAST 🎙️ The Blair Necessities Henry Hill joins the team to explore Danny Kruger's blueprint for government. AND: Is Tony Blair's essay a sensible plan for the PM to follow? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

Danny Kruger will only fix the centre of government if he works out why it’s broken Reform UK are yet to understand the complex realities of power inside government, say @hannahkeenan.bsky.social and @alexgathomas.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/dann...

A new piece from @hannahkeenan.bsky.social and me on Danny Kruger’s plans for the centre of government under Reform UK Some useful proposals, some mistakes, but based on a fundamental misdiagnosis www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/dann...

EVENT | Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues? 📅Thursday 4 June, 12:30–13:30 Join us as an expert panel explore the value and effectiveness of private members' bills, and the wider role of backbenchers in shaping policy.

New people survey demographic data for 2025 has been published - the numbers on socio-economic background of civil servants does not seem to have changed significantly from 2024 data. A very slight (1pp) increase in representation at SCS of civil servants from a lower SEB, but broadly static (1/2)

An absolute pleasure to join the panel for @matthewfright.bsky.social 's podcast on election results and local government reorganisation with @se13ed.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social and Heather Jameson. The link to listen is below 🔽

Ahead of the May 2026 elections I went to speak with leaders overseeing local government reorganisation (LGR). You can hear their take on the local elections would affect LGR delivery. You can hear their insights on this special @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Inside Briefing podcast linked below

PODCAST 🎙️ The Blair Necessities Henry Hill joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social to explore Danny Kruger's blueprint for government. AND: Is Tony Blair's essay a sensible plan for the PM to follow? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

EVENT | Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises? 📅Thursday 11 June 2026, 12:30-13:30 Join us as we put together an expert panel to explore what government should do to ensure more robust checks and balances ahead of the next crisis.