Jonathan Powell’s appointment as national security adviser will change the way the job works Read the comment from Alex Thomas 👇 instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/jonath…

Turning manifesto promises into tangible results: the independent sentencing review What can the government learn from New Labour’s pensions review for its sentencing review? 👉Read the comment from Nehal Davison and Briony Allen: instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/se…

Great lineup of speakers at Apolitical panel on whether radical incrementalism or revolution can save us from tech, geopolitical and climate crises. #apoliticalday #futureofgovernment

The govt has announced a review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate after pushback from the car industry. Last month Lilian Greenwood joined us to discuss how to accelerate charging infrastructure and boost EV demand. Watch the event recording here: instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/governme…

Latest from me for National Housing Federation on the government's forthcoming housing strategy - I see it as an opportunity to create some clarity and set out a credible delivery trajectory, in what we know is a difficult context. housing.org.uk/news-and-blogs…

PODCAST 🎙️ Cabi-not yet secretary Rafael Behr joins Hannah White Alex Thomas to speculate about who might get the cabinet sec job – and what they need to do. And Nehal Davison discusses how to get more people back to work and electric cars instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/inside…

New from Nick Davies and me in which we feel cautiously optimistic about Starmer’s Plan for Change If it does what we have long argued & translates manifesto into a governing plan that’s good news But must avoid misusing targets…& now they have a plan govt must stick to it

Liz Kendall outlined her vision for tackling the root causes of worklessness But realising this ambition hinges on sustained cross-government commitment and business confidence – both of which are uncertain, says Nehal Davison 🔗instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/get-br…

Latest from me on the govt’s plans to tackle worklessness. Joined-up action to support the long-term unemployed into jobs is a welcome step, but success depends on cross-government commitment and business confidence - both of which remain uncertain. instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/get-br…

Pat McFadden starts a long haul on public sector reform Consistent commitment to change must follow Pat McFadden's speech, say Alex Thomas and Nehal Davison instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/pat-mc…

Whitehall Monitor 2025, our annual data-driven stocktake of the civil service, is out today. It examines the civil service that Starmer’s government inherited – and how Labour’s mission-led approach fits in with Whitehall’s ways of working instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/wh…

It’s Institute for Government conference day (as featured in Playbook)! Brilliant line up including Anushka Asthana Joe Twyman Hilary Cottam Ben Houchen Alex Burghart Sam Freedman Daisy Cooper MP 🔶 Giles Wilkes and ending with a keynote speech by Darren Jones MP 📺Watch here: instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/governme…

I’ve written for Institute for Government on Labour’s make-or-break year of government and the challenges ministers will need to meet… instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/2025-m…

Fascinating presentation from Joe Twyman on new polling data for Institute for Government on what people think about the govt‘s progress so far. Clear call for govt to listen more to women, older people, younger people, experts and others to ensure policies deliver results.

Enjoyed speaking at this event. Lots of great insights from across the panel and our breakouts with the in-person audience. Check out IfG events page for the recording if you missed it!

Looking forward to speaking at the Institute for Government annual conference at 17:10. I’ll be setting out what mission led government means in practice and how I’ve changed the spending review to deliver the Plan for Change. You can watch live here👇 instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/governme…

EVENT: The future of the Civil Service Policy Profession 🗓️ Thursday 6 Feb, 10:00-11:00 Register now to hear Tamara Finkelstein Aaron Maniam and Lord Vallance discuss the Policy Profession and how to embed professional expertise in the policy-making process instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/civil-se…

Don't miss what this morning's Politico Playbook has called "a series of oddly very revealing Institute for Government interviews with former Holyrood heavyweights..." Loads of fascinating insight and news-making quotes

TOMORROW: How can the government accelerate its clean power mission? Don't miss our event at 12:30 exploring Labour's progress on decarbonising power by 2030 and the potential pitfalls. With Rosa Hodgkin Chris Stark Dhara Vyas Jill Rutter instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/governme…

Calling all UK policy professionals (past and present) who have had to provide rapid advice to ministers under pressure. Fill in our survey 👇 to help us develop new tools that support policymakers to deliver rapid yet robust advice and give policies the best chance of success!