On the train to Liverpool for what is sure to be a fascinating Labour conference - particularly looking forward to this event tomorrow evening discussing our recent work on ministerial leadership during crises. If you’re around in Liverpool, let me know! #lpc25

NEW REPORT: @instituteforgovernment.org.uk finds that confused missions, pervasive risk aversion, poor data quality, insufficient commericial capability, and a failure to focus on outcomes means that govt is failing to make the most of £400bn+ a year it spends on procurement

Special Delivery! @emma-conway.bsky.social and I have been thinking about how Keir Starmer and co (especially Darren Jones) can make a success of 'phase two' - which is all about delivering on the government's priorities. Read more here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/star...

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-...

New @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report by me, @gemmatetlow.bsky.social and @jillongovt.bsky.social on how Reeves should approach tax this Autumn With tax rises inevitable, Reeves should reject path of least resistance and embrace tax reform 1/3 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Just finished this-a really interesting piece of analysis looking at how the culture of central government can frustrate reform efforts. Check it out! So much of culture is set at the top-it's one aspect we're looking into, examining the role of ministers in public service reform. Watch this space!

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 🧵

Also true of lots of the people *inside* government - many officials (and quite a few MPs!) have only seen/remember post-2016 chaos and think that's how government works

In Bournemouth today for the Lib Dem party conference, I'll be tackling the question 'How can local places ensure devolution delivers economic growth?' along with our expert panel and chair @tompope.bsky.social in partnership with @uniofsurrey.bsky.social at 18.15!

Do you have experience of using Zoho CRM? Applications are now open to join our team as a CRM Executive. 📆 Closing date: Wednesday 15 October Find out more about the role and how to apply 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

We will be in Bournemouth for the Lib Dem Conference from Sunday 21 September until Monday 22 September. Our first event will be an in conversation with Sir Nick Clegg on his new book on big tech, AI and political conflict - join us at 19:45 at Tregonwell Hall

Latest from me and @danhaile.bsky.social for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Higher interest rates, a productivity downgrade and policy u-turns mean perhaps a c.£20bn forecast deterioration at budget How should she respond? 1/2 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...

I‘m heading to Labour Party conference! Thrilled to be speaking on this panel alongside prisons minister Lord Timpson and @fionarutherford.bsky.social from JUSTICE. Please come along, and drop me a DM if you want to grab a coffee and chat public services/criminal justice/digital reform.

3. No matter how well staffed, the power of No10 is political not technical. It is about knowing what a *well-informed* PM thinks and using that to force coordination and the confrontation of difficult choices. There is probably an important job to be done bringing NO10 itself up to speed ...

I have written a short comment on Downing Street beefing up its economic team, and how this might be good. Might. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/numb... Some points I am hoping to land:

After receiving yet another update from gov uk on *more* ministerial appointments, including someone who's been given the job they were booted out of last week, the ministers team at the Institute for Government has decided we just don't care any more...

Let's face it, it's not often I get to say nice things about what's happening in criminal justice. But the Sentencing Bill, up before the Commons today, is an exception! It's not perfect, but there's lots to like and the gov should hold firm against pressure to water down proposals. 🧵

Danny Kruger has defected from the Conservative party to Reform - what does this mean, will there be a by-election, and do MPs that leave their party face any sanctions? @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer answers all 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mp...

"Successive PMs right talk of the need for defence reform...but it's not happening as strongly and as quickly as it needs to." Watch or listen to former head of the armed forces Admiral Sir Tony Radakin's speech on navigating a contested age 📺🎧 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/naviga...

Huge new numbers of MPs have been appointed as parliamentary private secretaries in the reshuffle. The government needs to use them well to rebuild links with its MPs, rather than just as a way to buy some of them off

EVENT | ⏰ Join us tomorrow ⏰ How can changes to NHS incentives help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan? With Thomas Cawston @novartis.bsky.social @sallygainsbury.bsky.social Anita Charlesworth, Hardev Virdee, @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-in...

I'm on the pod this week talking all things _government_ reshuffle (Also features others talking _ambassadorial_ reshuffle) www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

The whips office regeneration has received less notice than it deserves.

👇 Keir Starmer doesn’t like it when the departments bring him their disputes to adjudicate, but in a modern state, loads of disputes don’t have a “right“ answer, they just have a trade off that the prime minister has to rule on.

Following a couple of changes yesterday afternoon among the junior ranks here is the latest state of play for Starmer's government after the reshuffle from @instituteforgovernment.org.uk 👇

The UK has both high commissioners and ambassadors – the former representing the UK in Commonwealth countries and the latter in other countries. But how are the UK's ambassadors and high commissioners appointed – and removed? Read our explainer www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/uk...

Of the x things we learned from the reshuffle (which are still very relevant) I'm adding 'don't speak too soon' as an eighth. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/seve...

Liz Lloyd gets THREE jobs as well as a peerage. We were used to joint ministers, and a lot more of them this time, but is this a first? She is a Parly Under-Secretary in DSIT and DBT and a whip.

We've literally just closed the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk live blog with this fantastic wrap-up from the team... and government has announced MORE changes! Michael Shanks is no longer doing two jobs... www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/seve...

Now that the dust has settled, check out our assessment of the reshuffle - more 2024-ers, slightly fewer women, one more minister working across two departments, and a lot of stuff to be getting on with!

Here's the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk 'seven things we learned from Keir Starmer's reshuffle' from @jackpannell.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social and I with data from @philipnye.bsky.social & our now updated Ministers Database www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/seve...

All you need to know as the race nears the first key moment - MP nominations - tomorrow. Follow Megan and Jack for more!

Angela Rayner has stepped down as deputy leader of the Labour Party. So who is in the running to replace her? How will the process work? And when will we find out who Rayner's successor will be? Read our new explainer from @meganbryer.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/20...

Going to the Lib Dem Conference in Bournemouth? 📆 Join us on Monday 22 September, 11:30, for our event on boosting trade and unlocking investment in an uncertain world. With @clivejonesmp.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...

I am delighted to announce that we are recruiting to three new roles in the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s senior team. Take a look if you want to help us grow our impact & develop our brilliant research (details of the Academy Director role will be up next week) 👇 micro.green-park.co.uk/ifg/

Our handy cut out and keep guides to who’s in new jobs in the cabinet: check them all out below!

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...

Fascinating infographic. But it makes you wonder whether the speed of modern politics is actually suitable to tackling long term issues if ministers change so often. In the area I am looking at it is the now almost yearly changes of foreign secretary which prohibit long-term relationships.

What happened with ministerial changes over the weekend? @instituteforgovernment.org.uk has kept an eye on it - there are *62* ministers in new roles, meaning around half the government are in a new role today Keep an eye on our analysis here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...

Make sure to bookmark @instituteforgovernment.org.uk reshuffle liveblog.. Top analysis from ace IfG colleagues @timdurrant.bsky.social @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social @philipnye.bsky.social @drhannahwhite.bsky.social & more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...

I bet he wishes he’d thought of that

I think also you can see in the people who have been promoted or given tougher briefs - Mahmood, McFadden, the people he thinks have bucked the trend…

This is going to be fascinating to watch - will ministers new to depts get things done quicker than those who’ve stayed in post (are there any?) I’m not holding my breath…

While I’m swanning around having a lovely afternoon off, the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk team have been busy following all the latest moves - keep an eye on their fantastic analysis here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...

And I thought starting Year 9 was the worst September possible… www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rayn...

Posting this again because now I’ve had chance to look at it in detail - Starmer is *well* ahead of other recent PMs when it comes to resignations at this point in their tenure. Not all because of scandal (though several are) - also higher pressure and expectations on ministers generally?

With Rayner stepping down we have hit 10 minister's who have oficially resigned from this government. Make sure you are following @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social @rebeccamckee.bsky.social meganbryer.bsky.social for what Starmer will do next with his minsiterial team.

Gahh why is the latest update from the Cabinet Office about civil service staff networks #waitingformagnus

From no reshuffle to a No10 reshuffle to losing the DPM and a potential cabinet reshuffle - what a first week back

Our event at Reform U.K. starting with @akashpaun.bsky.social talking about the “messy” system of local government currently in the U.K. 14 mayors covering about 50% of U.K. the two or three tiers of loval govt made more confusing by other functions that don’t match to political boundaries.