A useful comment piece and thread from Matthew Fright on the importance of local accountability arrangements for the English devolution agenda

Excited that our research on the Sewel convention has been published today. We look at five UK acts of parliament passed between 2019-24 to investigate what happened in the legislative consent process, and what lessons can be learnt. Report here: instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/se…

Fantastic new Institute for Government report from Briony Allen, Akash Paun and Gabriel Byrne exploring the Sewel convention - a key mechanism for coordination between UK and devolved governments - though 5 case studies.

The Great British Energy Bill has successfully passed the Commons. But what can the government learn from the Green Investment Bank and UK Infrastructure Bank? Rosa Hodgkin explores for our series on how to turn manifesto promises into tangible results instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gb-ene…

Labour should commit to both the letter and the spirit of the Sewel convention The UK government should consider and consult its devolved counterparts in its legislative agenda. 👇Read more from Akash Paun and Briony Allen instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/sewel-…

EVENT: In conversation with Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister of Scotland 🗓️Monday 18 November, 17:00-18:00 👇Register now to hear Kate Forbes MSP reflect on the Scottish independence referendum and the 25th anniversary of Scottish devolution instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/kate-for…

I'm looking forward to my conversation Institute for Government with Kate Forbes MSP Deputy First Minister of Scotland, Monday at 5pm. We will be discussing devolution, the economy and public services in Scotland Sign up: instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/kate-for…… (and let me know what I should ask)

The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill has passed the Commons stage and is now waiting for its second reading in the Lords to be scheduled. But what lessons can be learnt from successive attempts at Lords reform? A new Institute for Government comment from me and Nehal Davison.

Very much looking forward to our in-conversation event with Scotland's deputy first minister later today. Join us at 5pm this evening to hear Kate Forbes discussing devolution, green energy and public services in Scotland. instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/kate-for…

🕔Starting in 30 mins Tune in to hear from Deputy First Minister of Scotland Kate Forbes MSP on devolution and the Scottish Independence Referendum 💻Watch here: instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/kate-for…

This event is kicking off now. Watch live via the details below

At the Institute for Government we're live in conversation with Scotland's deputy first minister, Kate Forbes. Join us online - instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/kate-for…

With plans for reorganisation of some local government areas expected in the upcoming English Devolution White Paper - we have a newly updated Institute for Government explainer outlining all you need to know about "unitarisation" 🧵

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passed its second reading by 330 votes to 275 this afternoon. Adding a devo spin to the Institute for Government’s analysis, I’ve been taking a look at how MPs across the four nations voted today and what this could mean for its future. 🧵

Nine things we learned from the English devolution white paper The IfG's devolution team explore what the white paper does and does not contain, and what challenges lie ahead for the government instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/englis…

LIVE NOW: What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England? Tune into our webinar for the Institute for Government's take on the new white paper, and and a chance to get your questions answered instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labours-…

[NEW] How can the government support better decision making in mayoral combined authorities? Our new report examines the government’s proposed shift to majority voting and the support that is needed to enhance decision making in MCAs Read in full👇 instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/be…