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Published on May 9, 2024 - 01:22 GMT

The next government must extend devolution to 85% of England to deliver meaningful and balanced economic growth

A new Institute for Government paper says the next government must extend the English devolution map to at least 85% of the population to tackle the economic underperformance of England’s cities and regions away from London. A new deal for England: How the …

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Published on May 8, 2024 - 15:46 GMT

Keynote speech: Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

The Rt Hon David Lammy MP will set out how a foreign policy lens of 'progressive realism' might affect the practice of diplomacy, should Labour win the election. The discussion will cover the evolution of the Foreign Office as an institution, under …

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Published on May 7, 2024 - 20:34 GMT

Local elections 2024: Mayor of the West Midlands

What are the powers of the West Midlands mayor and combined authority? The powers and responsibilities of the WMCA and metro mayor are focused on economic functions, including transport, adult skills, infrastructure, housing and business support. The WMCA …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 20:34 GMT

Local and mayoral elections 2024: Swings and roundabouts

The Conservatives take a pounding in the local elections and Labour are taking councils in former Brexit heartlands. But there’s a crumb of Tory comfort in Ben Houchen’s victory in the Tees Valley mayoral election – and Labour fail to take key target …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 10:58 GMT

Mayoral accountability hangs on divorcing local vote from national trends

Vote Andy was one of the big messages of the mayoral elections. Both Andy (Burnham) and Andy (Street) ran on their personal records and distancing their campaigns from those of their respective parties. Sadiq Khan, on the other hand, whose track record as …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 10:58 GMT

Why should voters care about the government’s industrial strategy?

The general election campaign will probably be all about immigration, the economy, jobs and the NHS, but an industrial strategy – or not, if there isn’t one – could be critical to the future of this country. But what exactly is an industrial strategy? And …

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Published on May 2, 2024 - 15:46 GMT

When to run the next spending review

With the UK facing levels of government spending uncertainty not seen in decades, this report warns that whoever wins the general election should launch a one-year spending round within the first few weeks of the new parliament and complete it ahead of a …

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Published on May 2, 2024 - 10:58 GMT

Local elections 2024: Mayor of South Yorkshire

What is the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority? The combined authority was established as a legal entity in April 2014 and has four constituent councils: Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield. As a combined authority, it gained the ability …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 20:31 GMT

Andrew Mitchell’s new job title doesn’t resolve how to best scrutinise Lords ministers like David Cameron

When Andrew Mitchell was given the title of deputy foreign secretary, the government insisted that it was an ‘honorific’ title. 7 gov.uk, The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, www.gov.uk/government/people/andrew-mitchell But it is hard not to see Mitchell’s …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 15:43 GMT

Keynote speech: Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Leader of the Commons

The Institute for Government is delighted to welcome Lucy Powell, the Shadow Leader of the Commons, to give a keynote speech on how a Labour government would approach parliament, the legislative process, and the role of MPs. With Westminster hit by a …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 10:55 GMT

Charlie Leeson

Charlie is Executive Assistant to Hannah White, Director of the Institute for Government. He helps the Director and Deputy Director deliver their work to make government more effective. Charlie has an MA in Music, specialising in historical and political …

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Published on April 29, 2024 - 15:43 GMT

Where has Yorkshire's decade of devolution left us?

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Published on April 29, 2024 - 15:43 GMT

SNP leadership: How will Humza Yousaf be replaced as first minister of Scotland?

Who is standing to succeed Humza Yousaf? Potential candidates to replace Humza Yousaf from the current cabinet include Shona Robison (deputy first minister and finance secretary), Jenny Gilruth (education and skills) and Neil Gray (health and social care). …

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