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EVENT: Local and mayoral elections 2024 - Why they matter and what to look out for Join us on Weds 1 May when Sir John Curtice, Sarah Calkin Akash Paun Emma_Norris will discuss what is at stake and what to expect in the 2 May elections instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/local-ma… #localelections2024

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Here is our explainer on how the SNP and Scottish Parliament selected Humza Yousaf to replace Nicola Sturgeon last year (by Duncan Henderson & me) instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/snp-… We will be updating this asap! Didn't expect another leadership contest quite so soon but there you go.

We are recruiting for a new events officer - do apply to come and join our brilliant team at the heart of Westminster! instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/caree…

Ground-breaking geospatial research, just published: 604 out of 650 UK constituencies contain a Greggs, only one contains a place called Scone (pronounced 'scone'), no clear north/south divide evident

From the moment they walk through the famous No10 Downing Street door, what awaits a new prime minister in their first 72 hours in the job? This brilliant Institute for Government explainer and timeline by Dr Catherine Haddon reveals all instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/new-…

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has spoken to the First Ministers of Scotland and Wales, and the First Minister and deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland. We are resetting our relationship, working together to unite our country.

An exciting opportunity, at a critical moment, to come and work as an economist or senior economist at Institute for Government . Do get in touch with me if or Gemma Tetlow if you have any questions! And please do consider putting an application in

📢 Calling local government! 💬We want to hear from you! If you have examples of good local economic plans or have been involved in creating them... 🖊️Click the link below for a short survey forms.gle/pU2828SqAQu1mQ… #localgov

Trinity Hall Honorary Fellow and Pulitzer Prize winner Vladimir Kara-Murza has been freed as part of a prisoner swap with Russia. trinhall.cam.ac.uk/news/trinity-h…

Do you have recent experience working in UK government/politics? We are inviting expressions of interest from anyone with the relevant knowledge and skills who would like to join us at the IfG. Closing date: Monday 30 September, 11:00 ⏰ Find out more instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/caree…

The Red Arrows fly over Edinburgh Castle during The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo #RedArrows #RAF #EdinburghTattoo #castle #Edinburgh #Scotland

The government's approach to civil service appointments has been an unforced error There are clear and established ways for ministers to bring in outside expertise into government, writes Hannah White instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/civil-…

TODAY: Labour’s first 100 days have been marked by reports of conflict, dysfunction and delay at the centre. Join us at 17:00 to explore what Keir Starmer needs to do to reset No.10, with Tom Baldwin Theo Bertram Henry Newman and Hannah White instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keir-sta…

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…

A big day for researchers interested in UK economic policy! HM Treasury has published its first ever “Areas of Research Interest” document, setting out the research questions the Treasury would most like to see answered.