"Devolution allows difference. It shouldn't come as a surprise." This week we welcomed @prifweinidog.gov.wales for an in conversation with @akashpaun.bsky.social on her priorities as First Minister of Wales and how the Labour governments in Cardiff and Westminster can cooperate on shared goals

Today, in her keynote speech at the Institute for Government, the FM set out her vision for the future of devolution in Wales, including some of the IfG's favourite topics: the Barnett formula and intergovernmental relations. 🧵below on some of the key points and where you can find out more.

Starting now - Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales is talking at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk. follow the link below to livestream.

Today the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk hosts First of Wales, Eluned Morgan MS, to hear thoughts on the future of devolution. Not to be missed - sign up via the link below.

TOMORROW | In conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales @prifweinidog.gov.wales will join us to discuss her priorities as First Minister, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...

Starting shortly - tune in to hear about Darren Jones's plans for rewiring the state

In a couple of hours we'll be hearing from Darren Jones about his plans to 'move fast and fix things' in government - you can watch it here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...

What did we learn from our conference this week? @timdurrant.bsky.social @hannahkeenan.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social @benpaxton.bsky.social @jackworlidge.bsky.social and me give our verdict www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...

Darren Jones at the IfG: "digital ID is about logging in and proving who you are to access public services online. That will be not just the route to digital transformation of customer-facing public services but a very clear focus in the future on the customer" (1/5)

Starting now, your key briefing on the upcoming Senedd, Holyrood and English local elections in May

📢NEW REPORT📢 Every year @instituteforgovernment.org.uk sets out the latest on the civil service - size, professions, pay, morale. You name it, we analyse it. This year's report is out today. If you're interested in state capacity, you should be interested in what's happening in the civil service. 🧵

Wes Streeting at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Government 2026 conference: 'the British state is like a shopping trolley with a wonky wheel' and needs direction

This is getting going now, will live tweet some of the highlights of what Streeting says Thread below...

Streeting says that centralisation has ‘infantilised’ the NHS and he’s scrapping NHSE because you can’t run the NHS from ‘two offices’ in London. Yet scrapping NHSE gives him more power, with the NHS now arguably run from one office in London

🎄 🎶Four mayors delayed, three ministers reflect and a House of Lords battle renewed 🎶 🎄 @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @jackpannell.bsky.social and @rebeccamckee.bsky.social on this week’s Inside Briefing podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

Report | Learning from the DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities This policy briefing presents three short case studies of how devolved powers have been used to address health inequalities. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Great new piece from @akashpaun.bsky.social on the decision to delay next year’s mayoral elections. “even on the government's own terms… then the case for shifting these polls to 2027 is far stronger than delaying them until 2028” www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...

The government's decision to delay the 2026 mayoral elections in DPP areas is truly baffling and v disappointing Excellent analysis in this from @matthewfright.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @shawharriet.bsky.social @meganisaac.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...

Last few days to apply! Are you an accomplished communicator with a strong track record in sales, business development, or fundraising? We are looking for a Partnerships Manager to join our team. Applications close on Monday 8 December, 11:00 ⏰ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

TODAY | Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities? Join us at 11:00 when our expert panel feat. @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social explore how new strategic authorities can deliver growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...

This isn't unique to the covid inquiry but it does highlight some key issues - this lunchtime I'll be joined by an excellent panel to discuss the covid inquiry & whether inquiries are a good way for the government to learn lessons www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

New from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and I on the missed opportunity of the covid inquiry's module 2 report to dig deeper into how decisions were made in government during the pandemic www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...

New funding plans for mayors may not have made the headlines last week but they represent important steps on the government's journey to 'complete the map' of English devolution. More from me, @akashpaun.bsky.social and @matthewfright.bsky.social below.

Apparently tourist taxes are on the menu today. Don't know what to think? @jillongovt.bsky.social and @tompope.bsky.social do. They like.... www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...

I would say this, but the IfG's budget live blog is already great, even before we get to the main event - where else do you get this kind of content?

1/ Tomorrow, @instituteforgovernment.org.uk will be joined by First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, to reflect on his first 18 months in office and discuss Scotland's political and constitutional future. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/john-s...

🚨EVENT POSTPONED | In Conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales We’re pleased to confirm that this event has been rescheduled and now has a new date: 📆 Thursday 22 January We’re looking forward to welcoming you then. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...

IfG DevoLab #3: How devolution can improve transport connectivity 📍This time our DevoLab will take place in Leeds, and will explore how mayors and local leaders can use devolved powers to improve regional transport connectivity. 🎟️ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...

Our first instalment of our Public Services Performance Tracker 2025 looks at the state of local government finances and overall performance in adult social care, children's social care and homelessness. Read the report to find out more 📖👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

NEW REPORT: Local authorities have been struggling with pressures from austeirty for years, but there are signs that pressure is now particularly acute As a result, they are having to make tough decisions about finances and services 🧵👇 on findings www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

NEW: @instituteforgovernment.org.uk have published pt1 of Public Services Performance Tracker 2025 covering local government finances and overall performance, adult social care, children's social care and homelessness Incredible work by @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social & @amberdellar.bsky.social

The IfG DevoLab is going on the road - join us in Birmingham on Monday 20 Oct to hear how mayors and strategic authorities secure investment into regional economies. With @greatermcr.bsky.social @jpgibson.bsky.social, North East Combined Authority www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...

One for the diaries - an upcoming IfG DevoLab event in Birmingham with a stellar panel exploring how mayors and strategic authorities have driven investment and regeneration across England's regions. Full (in person and online) sign up details below.

We're kicking off our final panel discussion of the day at #CPC25 with @livuniheseltine.bsky.social. Find out about tomorrow's fringe events - or keep an eye on our website for an audio recording www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

Live on BBC news now. @tompope.bsky.social of @instituteforgovernment.org.uk giving his instant reaction to shadow chancellor Mel Stride’s speech at Conservative Party Conference

Starting now - a great @instituteforgovernment.org.uk panel at Labour Party Conference: How should the government implement and enhance devolution across the North of England? (Arena Room - Clyde, ACC)

Today is the deadline for two-tier councils on the devolution priority programme to submit their final LGR proposals to ministers. Earlier this week, @instituteforgovernment.org.uk in partnership with Norse Group, held a discussion about the challenges and options facing local leaders

This evening, 1730-1830, @instituteforgovernment.org.uk and Norse Group have lined up a great panel to discuss the findings of a new report on local government reorganisation and public service delivery. Signup details at: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/local-...

In the week devolution priority areas submit their local government reorganisation (LGR) plans to ministers today the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk published a new report looking at the challenges and options facing local leaders as they reorganise councils and district services 🧵

Although it was unfortunate to postpone yesterday’s event, I’m delighted to be chairing our rescheduled panel discussion on local government reorganisation and public service delivery on 24 September.

Fascinating analysis from @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social on the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk blog of the new ministers: 14 of the 19 new MPs in their first ministerial role were previously parliamentary private secretaries www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...

For the latest updates and insights on the new-look Starmer cabinet, head over to the Institute for Government liveblog

Insightful thread outlining how Parliament can and has been engaged previously for secret spend situations. Interested to learn whether similar approaches were used for the Afghanistan Response Route.

Jesus wept, so many of the details in this are eye-popping:

Looking forward to learning more about the action mayors are taking to tackling health inequalities across England as part of our new IfG Devolab series. To hear more stream live here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...

@instituteforgovernment.org.uk has launched a new initiative exploring the innovations enabled by devolution, learning from results, and sharing lessons so that places can take better decisions about how to use devolved powers and budgets. Sign up details for today's event are linked below:

We at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk have coordinated a letter in @thetimes.com today in which numerous individuals and organisations call on the government to withdraw its mistaken rules which are having a serious chilling effect on civil servants speaking in public…

My latest thoughts on why the characteristics of the 2024 parliament mean the backbench welfare bill rebellion is unlikely to be the last one faced by Keir Starmer www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/parl...

@alexgathomas.bsky.social and I take a look into Georgia Gould's announcements last week and ask the question: what does this mean for the government's missions?

John Major making an impassioned call @instituteforgovernment.org.uk for our systems of standards to stop being convention-based. Running through the different bodies, he’s conflicted on whether they should be put on Statutory basis. But says ACOBA now must be.