In 2019, the UK was obliged to take part in European parliament elections even though it was in Article 50 limbo and trying to end its half century of EU membership. That election was used by voters to send big messages to the UK parties: the big winners …
Ministers can benefit from professional development and support to increase the impact they have throughout their ministerial careers. The role of a government minister is unlike any other job. Ministers lead organisations of hundreds or thousands of …
Labour’s manifesto, launched in Manchester, was emblazoned with the single word “Change”. The Conservatives’ manifesto, released at Silverstone racetrack, was adorned with a tri-partite slogan beginning with a “Clear plan”. These themes – already rehearsed …
Manifesto week of the general election campaign has seen lots of promises, plenty of policies and even more polling – but whose plans for government actually add up? Kitty Donaldson, chief political commentator of the i paper, is this week’s podcast guest …
If Labour enters office next month with a large majority then its internal relationships and organisational structures will define how the government works. There has been plenty of commentary about the relationship between Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner, …
The Labour manifesto has confirmed a series of previously announced tax rises, raising just over £3bn. Like the Conservatives, its plans also rely on £5bn of savings from tax avoidance by 2028/29, though whether this is achievable is highly uncertain. 6 …
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Labour is reported to be planning to create an ‘ending homelessness unit’ in a newly created Office for the Deputy Prime Minister if it wins next month’s general election. With the numbers of people sleeping rough soaring over the last decade, this focus …
How could the Conservatives replace their leader? Both the process for ousting a sitting Conservative leader and the process for electing a new one are dependent upon sitting Conservative MPs. Leaders face a leadership challenge if enough MPs write to the …
Promises not to raise tax are a feature of every general election campaign, and this year is no different. But what are Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer really saying about tax – and what does it mean for what the government can spend on struggling public …
On home ownership, the Conservative manifesto doubles down on demand-side measures – Help to Buy and stamp duty cuts. These help some first-time buyers to get on the ladder so improve the picture in the short term, but without sufficient housing supply …
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Manifesto launches are a significant moment in any general election campaign, and Tuesday’s publication of the Conservative manifesto is a big opportunity for Rishi Sunak’s party to set out its vision for government if it wins the general election on 4 …
The Labour manifesto launch is a chance for the party to set out how they would govern if they win the election on July 4 after 14 years out of power. In this general election webinar, the Institute for Government will give you an expert briefing on what …
GPs and the rest of the general practice workforce are working in buildings that are often too cramped, too old and too inflexible for a modern health service – with a quarter of GPs’ buildings built before the NHS was founded. The Conservatives have …
If general practice is the front door of the NHS then it is currently a door that is hanging off its hinges, warns a new Institute for Government paper. Published today, Delivering a general practice estate that is fit for purpose says GPs and the rest of …
We were swamped with loads of fantastic questions at our recent IfG webinar and didn’t have time to get to all of them – so, by special request, Jill Rutter, Cath Haddon and Alex Thomas have reunited in the IfG podcast studio to record this special …
How do parties decide who gets to stand to be an MP? And are they doing it right? So far this general election has been whirlwind of surprises and unexpected recrimination. Keir Starmer has been accused of purging the Labour Left to install friendly faces …
Why did MPs stand down from parliament? Some MPs retired from politics after having had long careers in the Commons. Barry Sheerman, the oldest sitting Labour MP, retired after 45 years in parliament. Similarly, Harriet Harman, the longest serving female …
The IfG rebuttal unit kicked into gear this week after our very own Nick Davies found himself dragged into the Conservative Party’s tax attack on Labour. So where did that number really come from – and what can Labour do about it? Full Fact’s Chris Morris …
