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CEO of the Institute for Government

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk take on #LPC26 “Political leaders can inspire moments of hope, but a truer mark of political leadership is the skill to build a consensus for – and then deliver – lasting change.” www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/labo...
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Labour Conference 2026: Will Andy Burnham pass his first test of leadership? | Institute for Government
The IfG has identified five key areas where the prime minister can use conference to prove he is serious about delivering change.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 23/09/2026
ICYMI - Last week, Daron Acemoglu, the Nobel Prize-winning co-author of 'Why Nations Fail', was in conversation with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social to discuss his new book: 'What Happened to Liberal Democracy?'. Catch up with the full conversation: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/what-h...
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Hannah Keenan @hannahkeenan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Lots of fun on the pod with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @timleunig.bsky.social and @gilesyb.bsky.social on everything from state funding for political parties to conceptions of adulthood and what they mean for the national psyche. Enjoy!
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 03/09/2026
PODCAST 🎙️ Burnham down the House – the new PM's parliamentary debut Henry Hill joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social to make sense of Burnham's first day back in parliament. PLUS: Kemi's reshuffle. And farewell to Keir Starmer. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
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Burnham down the House – the new PM's parliamentary debut | Institute for Government
Henry Hill joins the podcast team to make sense of Andy Burnham's first day back in parliament.
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IRPP @irpp.org · 04/08/2026
Govts around the world are facing growing pressure to deliver, and when they don't, public trust suffers. On Aug. 25, join us for a webinar w/ @instituteforgovernment.org.uk's @drhannahwhite.bsky.social & @niskanencenter.bsky.social's Ben Bain.Moderated by Jennifer Ditchburn irpp.org/irpp-event/s...
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
This will be a great webinar with @jillongovt.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social and @tompope.bsky.social - do join us on Thursday and send in the questions you’d like the team to answer…
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
We are hiring - just two weeks to go to apply for this rare senior role at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk working with our brilliant team to make government work better for the people of the UK!
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Thanks Paolo - it was great working with you too!
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Thanks Ed - this is indeed a special opportunity!
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Awww thanks Marcus ❤️
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
2/2 or you could work with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk as Director for UK Government focusing on the ecosystem of central government and parliament (£100k - £110k). Great opportunities! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
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Director, UK Government | Institute for Government
A rare and exciting opportunity to become a core member of the Institute for Government’s newly restructured senior team.
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
We are hiring! Brilliant senior job running our new UK Government team… …looking for someone creative and strategic with experience of government who would seize this fantastic opportunity to make government work well for the people of the UK! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
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Director, UK Government | Institute for Government
A rare and exciting opportunity to become a core member of the Institute for Government’s newly restructured senior team.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 30/06/2026
Andy Burnham must sort out the centre of government on day one Andy Burnham should reform the centre of government on day one – but focus on the Cabinet Office and No.10, rather than splitting the Treasury: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/andy...
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Andy Burnham must sort out the centre of government on day one | Institute for Government
A weak No.10 and ineffective Cabinet Office require urgent attention
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 26/06/2026
WEBINAR | Andy Burnham: What to expect from the next PM? 📅 Tuesday 30 June, 13:15–14:00 Join us to hear @samfr.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @drhannahwhite.bsky.social explore Andy Burnham’s preparations for No.10 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/andy-b...
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Andy Burnham: What to expect from the next prime minister?
Tuesday 30 June 2026, 13:15 — 14:00

Sam Freedman, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government
Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government
Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government

This event will be chaired by Dr Hannah White, CEO of the Institute for Government.
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Just how useful is having been a mayor for taking on the role of PM? Great new paper from @timdurrant.bsky.social @tompope.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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From mayor to prime minister | Institute for Government
Does Andy Burnham’s experience as a regional mayor prepare him for No.10?
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 21/05/2026
EVENT | Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues? 📅Thursday 4 June, 12:30–13:30 With @paulbrand.bsky.social @danielgover.bsky.social @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social, Luke Norbury, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/assist...
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Delighted to guest on one of my favourite podcasts -talking to the brilliant David Runciman about the travails of the current Labour government in historical perspective, alongside Anthony Seldon, David Kelmperer Robert Saunders and Rob Ford open.spotify.com/episode/5kcP...
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The Starmer Crisis in Historical Perspective – Part 1
Past Present Future · Episode
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The UK is not ungovernable, and claiming that it is is a dereliction of responsibility. Government has serious deficiencies but we have also had a series of leaders who lack the skills to govern - my latest comment for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/is-u...
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Is the UK ungovernable? | Institute for Government
Old problems and new challenges can be addressed by a government with the right ideas and commitment.
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
My reflections on parliament’s response to the Mandelson scandal. Scrutiny of the truth of what politicians say is rightly increasing but politicians need to make judicious use of strong accountability mechanisms www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/star...
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Starmer, Mandelson and parliamentary scrutiny: lessons for MPs | Institute for Government
Keir Starmer has avoided a Privileges Committee inquiry – but the use of parliament's transparency mechanisms is likely to rise.
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Join us at 12.30 when we will be dissecting the consequences of the Mandelson vetting scandal after Sir Olly Robbins’s evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/peter-...
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The Peter Mandelson scandal: What are the lessons for Keir Starmer's government? | Institute for Government
An IfG expert webinar explores the fall-out from the vetting and appointment row and the sacking of Sir Olly Robbins.
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
This really is the end of a fantastic era for @conunitucl.bsky.social - Meg Russell has led the Unit from strength to strength - brilliantly straddling the academic/practitioner landscapes - big shoes to fill (but glad to hear she will be continuing to contribute her expertise)!
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Cath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Fantastic to see both of the brilliant @emmanorris.bsky.social and @gemmatetlow.bsky.social recognised in this year's Women in Westminster top 100. Both are incredibly impressive colleagues and I've learnt so much from them. www.politicshome.com/in-focus/wiw...
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Women in Westminster
Women in Westminster
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Paul Silk @paulsilk.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
This is spot-on
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Rafael Behr @rafaelbehr.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Very much this. Westminster relying on muscle memory of two-party politics is in no fit shape for politics as it is now playing out in the country.
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Chris Bick @jchrisbick.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Loved this piece — We’re really not talking enough about what multiparty Britain means for the rest of our democratic institutions which are very much two-party shaped!
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Everyone is analysing the implications of the byelection for Keir Starmer and Labour but the most important lessons are for democracy - my latest for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gort...
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The real lesson to take from Gorton and Denton is for the future of UK democracy | Institute for Government
Westminster is dangerously underprepared for a multi-party future.
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk take on Chris Wormald’s brief tenure as cabinet secretary. It is existential for the civil service that his successor learns from his mistakes. Great from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @hannahkeenan.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/next...
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Keir Starmer’s next cabinet secretary must learn the lessons from Chris Wormald’s mistakes | Institute for Government
The next cabinet secretary needs to be a far more visible civil service leader.
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Cath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Keir Starmer will be looking for his third Chief of Staff since becoming PM, after the departure of Morgan McSweeney. What is the role of Chief of Staff to the PM, how did it arise and what is the difference with other key roles in No10? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/do...
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Downing Street chief of staff | Institute for Government
The Downing Street chief of staff is the UK prime minister’s most senior political adviser.
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Delighted that we at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are once again supporting this annual online event aimed at reaching people currently under-represented in the think tank sector… please share with your networks… www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...
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Working in the think tank sector • Resolution Foundation
Webinar for undergraduates or those with similar experience interested in working in the sector. Think tanks are research organisations that develop ideas and suggestions for action on a whole range o...
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Delighted that we at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are once again supporting this annual online event aimed at reaching people currently under-represented in the think tank sector… please share with your networks…
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Brilliant new report from @gilesyb.bsky.social on how a stronger more economically capable No.10 could help government sharpen up its strategy for raising the rate of growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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How the centre of government can design better growth policy | Institute for Government
Why does the UK struggle with growth?
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Very much looking forward to chairing this important event at the UK Supreme Court on the importance of trust in institutions in an age of AI and populism. Do sign up to watch online 👀 www.linkedin.com/posts/uksupr...
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We're delighted to be hosting an online event in conversation with Lord Reed on Thursday 29 January exploring 'Why Trust Matters.' Find out more and register for your free ticket now:… | ...
We're delighted to be hosting an online event in conversation with Lord Reed on Thursday 29 January exploring 'Why Trust Matters.' Find out more and register for your free ticket now: https://lnkd.in...
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Jill Rutter @jillongovt.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Good time to sign up to watch Fiona Hill, @simonfraser00.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social discuss UK/EU/US relations with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social at our joint @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @ukandeu.bsky.social event on Tuesday eve www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...
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What does Trump mean for relations between the UK and Europe, and the rest of the world? | Institute for Government
Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and Anand Menon join us to discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
I’m delighted to announce that @msvkelliott.bsky.social will be joining our team at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk in early March as the new Director of the IfG Academy - our learning and development arm. Welcome Vicky!
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Vicky Elliott (@msvkelliott.bsky.social)
Head of Leadership at the UK's Local Government Association. On secondment from the Cabinet Office. Linguist. Views my own.
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to a fantastic @instituteforgovernment.org.uk annual conference today - we have had a series of fascinating conversations and - if you missed them - you can watch them all back on our website here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
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Government 2026: IfG's annual conference | Institute for Government
Join us as we bring together influential speakers and experts to explore the key questions for government in 2026.
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
So if the programme for our Government 2026 conference tomorrow wasn’t already stellar enough, delighted to say we will be opening with a keynote from @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social (with @darrenpjones.bsky.social Mel Stride @andyburnham.bsky.social Louise Casey, Ed Balls already announced!)
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
I'm really delighted to announce that- in a restructure of the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s senior team - I've appointed @gemmatetlow.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Research & Innovation & @alexgathomas.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Impact & Influence
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Looking forward to speaking at @raeng.org.uk Policy Fellowships Showcase on Monday! Do sign up to join us!
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Latest fascinating & comprehensive analysis from the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk team of Labour’s public services performance… www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Wes Streeting accused of ‘chaotic and incoherent approach’ to NHS reform
Exclusive: thinktank report finds health secretary has failed to improve productivity, with the health service unlikely to meet its targets
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 31/10/2025
The Cabinet Office has relaxed the rules on civil servants speaking in public. The government is still too defensive about who can speak, but this is a positive step, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/welc...
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A welcome clarification on the rules ‘gagging’ civil servants | Institute for Government
New guidance on civil servants speaking in public is a welcome return to common sense.
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Sam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
🎧Tinker, Tailor, Starmer, Spies? Latest @instituteforgovernment.org.uk podcast is out now! @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social @theguardian.com joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @amberdellar.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social & @timdurrant.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
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Tinker, Tailor, Starmer, Spies? | Institute for Government
The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff joins the podcast team explore the row and what it says about the UK’s relations with Beijing.
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Latest excellent analysis from the @instituteforgov public services team 👇https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/15/english-councils-to-remain-poorer-than-2010-despite-funding-boost-says-report?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
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English councils to remain poorer than in 2010 despite funding rise, says report
Exclusive: Impact of austerity cannot be undone by end of parliament despite above-inflation funding, analysis finds
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Really looking forward to recording an episode of this excellent podcast series which gives a fascinating insight into the working of the Welsh government (produced by Senedd member and former minister @waterslee ) open.spotify.com/show/0cwgtqc...
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
After attending a marathon five ((FIVE! 😳) party conferences I’ve written about what they told me about how our politicians are thinking about government (tl:dr governing is hard; they want to take back control; and Reform UK was ubiquitous…) www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/five...
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Five party conferences reveal different visions for how government should work | Institute for Government
Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems, Reform UK and the Greens all have plans to change how government works.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 07/10/2025
We're about to start our final #CPC25 event. Join us and Onward in Central 5 at 15:30 to hear us discuss how governments should rewire the state to get things done. With Jesse Norman MP, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social zurl.co/Ywwx0
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 07/10/2025
Look out for a #CPC25 Inside Briefing special podcast - the IfG team @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @tompope.bsky.social are joined by guest @patrick-pme.bsky.social. Landing in your podcast feeds tomorrow. 🎧👀
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 05/10/2025
Over the next two days, the IfG will be in Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference. We have a range of fringe events, covering industrial strategy, public services, devolution, rewiring the state and more 🧵Here's what we're up to at #CPC25 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Fortunately @jillongovt.bsky.social has just written us an excellent explainer on digital ID cards! Everything you need to know here… www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/di... www.thetimes.com/article/3fed...
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All UK adults to require digital ID under Keir Starmer plan
The ‘Brit card’ would be part of efforts to tackle illegal migration by verifying right to live and work in Britain
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 21/09/2025
Our first fringe event at the @libdems.org.uk conference is underway, with former party leader Nick Clegg in conversation with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social Full audio landing in the IfG Events podcast feed soon. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Very much looking forward to joining the panel for this excellent event!
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