A general election can be called by the prime minister at a time of his or her choosing, up until 17 December 2024. The prime minister must request permission from the monarch to hold a general election. With permission granted, a date will be set for the …
Talk of a rejuvenated Parliamentary Business and Legislation Committee is promising Parliamentary time is a scarce commodity and the resources of parliamentary counsel, who draft legislation, are finite. From a personal point of view, ministers will soon …
In the latest in a week of political speeches, David Lammy used a keynote speech at the IfG on Friday to set out his vision for how he will run the Foreign Office should he become foreign secretary. It was an ambitious speech. Noting that he has had over …
The Institute for Government has interviewed more than 150 government ministers about their time in office. As a group of academics have highlighted, our Ministers Reflect archive is a valuable resource to engage their students and bring the role of …
UK universities are widely regarded as some of the best in the world. Boasting six of Europe’s top 10 universities, it’s easy to see why so many students choose to study in Britain. Yet despite this, Britain faces a major skills shortage. Outcomes vary …
Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer delivered their election pitches to the public this week – the PM with a focus on security and the Labour leader with six broader commitments from tackling NHS waiting lists to small boats. In parliament, the week started with …
Teaching Leighton Andrews writes: Since 2017, I have taught a postgraduate module for politics students titled Government from the inside – the view from the Minister’s Office. The module traces the life of a minister from appointment to leaving office. At …
Last week, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published a report on non-executive appointments to government departments and public bodies. 43 House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts, Non-executive appointments: Thirtieth Report of Session 2023-23 ( …
Whoever forms the next government will need to deal with an NHS in crisis. Pre-existing challenges of growing demand, an ageing population, and high levels of staff vacancies have been exacerbated by the pandemic, resulting in record backlogs and waiting …
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The Labour leader has promised that if his party wins power it would do government differently. It would be mission-driven, with a focus on five of the biggest challenges facing the country. But the party says ‘mission-driven government’ would be about …
From finding out what it really means to be a government minister to discovering how politicians prepare for power, the IfG’s special series of podcasts take you behind the scenes for fascinating deep dives into the heart of politics and government.
Last week’s election saw both mayors and police and crime commissioners (PCCs) elected under the first-past-the-post system (FPTP) for the first time. Previously these roles were elected using the supplementary vote (SV), a system that required candidates …
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The dust has settled, we've caught up on our sleep, and the Expert Factor team have assembled in the studio to make sense of a big set of local elections. Local Government Chronicle editor Sarah Calkin is this week’s special guest, joining Anand and …
The defection of Dover MP Natalie Elphicke shocked both the Conservatives and, it seems, most of the Labour Party. The FT’s Lucy Fisher joined the podcast team to weigh up another a big twist in the Westminster soap opera. Meanwhile, a massive government …
This report reveals, for the first time, the backgrounds, appointments, pay and management of 148 of Whitehall’s top civil servants. The IfG’s findings make clear how many senior officials lack valuable experience of work outside the civil service, and …
Last Thursday was the biggest moment in England’s unfolding devolution story, with metro mayors elected across the country’s largest urban regions. The 12 mayors now in office – plus four being created in 2025 – will control £30bn or more of public …
This report calls on the next government to reset the English devolution agenda and puts forward 30 proposals – which can and should be implemented over the next five years – to complete a “job half done” with a new deal for England. Metro mayors have …
