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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 1h

Andy Burnham should establish the National Care Service this parliament. There is no reason to delay, says @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social. Waiting until after the next election is the wrong decision. Read the full comment here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...

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Andy Burnham should establish the National Care Service this parliament | Institute for Government

There is no reason to delay plans for potentially three years.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 2h

In conversation with Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party 📆Monday 5 October, 13:10–13:50 Heading to Birmingham for the Conservative Party Conference? Join us to hear the party's Deputy Leader chat to @alexgathomas.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

In conversation with Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party
Monday 5 October | 13:10–13:50
Speakers:

Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party

This event will be chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director at the Institute for Government.

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Alex Thomas @alexgathomas.bsky.social · 3h

Here’s our instant reaction to the PM’s speech yesterday - have a listen ⬇️ With chatter (and dog - subject to editing) in the background. We recorded it in the bar of the Albert Dock Ibis - sitting next to the same two pint-drinking Liverpool residents who enjoyed/endured our chunterings last year

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 5h

PODCAST 🎙️ Burnham goes big: What difference does it make? @claire-ainsley.bsky.social @sophiestowers.bsky.social joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social in Liverpool to share their reaction to the PM's big conference speech www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 6h

CONSERVATIVE PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | Should ministers have more power over public bodies? Join us in Birmingham on Monday 5 October, 11:00–12:00, to hear from Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Henry Hill, Lord Maude and Sarah Woolnough @thekingsfund.bsky.social Chaired by @drmatthewgill.bsky.social

Should ministers have more power over public bodies?
Monday 5 October | 11:00–12:00
Speakers:

Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Shadow Minister (Treasury)
Henry Hill, Editor of The Critic
Rt Hon Lord Maude of Horsham, Founder and Chairman of Francis Maude Associates
Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund

This event will be chaired by Dr Matthew Gill, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 8h

CONSERVATIVE PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | Governing in a fractured Britain: How should the Conservatives rethink their approach to power? Heading to Birmingham? Join us Monday 5 October at 08:30 with @patrick-pme.bsky.social, Lucy Harris, Tom Skinner, Baroness Finn, and @alexgathomas.bsky.social.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 29/09/2026

We have podcasts! Listen to our weekly Inside Briefing and catch up with our events podcast IfG Events - both on Spotify, iTunes, and other major podcast platforms.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 29/09/2026

GREEN PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | In conversation with Baroness Bennett Join us in Brighton on Saturday 3 October, 18:00, when @cathhaddon.bsky.social will be chatting to the former Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-gr...

An event for the Institute for Government.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 29/09/2026

How does the public understand government? The IfG partnered with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @york.ac.uk Policy Engine to take a deep dive into how the public understand government. Read the full report: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

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How does the public understand government? | Institute for Government

Assessing the ‘perception gap’ between experience and trust among voters in England

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 28/09/2026

How can Labour's early years agenda better support boys from low-income families? Join us at 16:30 with @paulwaughmp.bsky.social, Lynn Perry MBE @barnardos.org.uk, @sarahronan.bsky.social, Matt Towner @impurbanhealth.bsky.social, @alistrathern.bsky.social, and @nehaldavison.bsky.social

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Claire Ainsley @claire-ainsley.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

NEW: what do the public really think about government? Can Mayors offer a way to rebuild trust? New research for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk with @yorkuniversity.bsky.social @moreincommonuk.bsky.social - launch tonight in Liverpool www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

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How does the public understand government? | Institute for Government

Assessing the ‘perception gap’ between experience and trust among voters in England

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Where next for English devolution under Andy Burnham? Our next Labour Conference event starts in 15 minutes. Join us with Mayor Kim McGuiness, @franbelbin.bsky.social, @duncanivison.bsky.social, @mkmrogers.bsky.social, and @akashpaun.bsky.social. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 28/09/2026

How can digital public services be made a reality? Our next event at the Labour Conference starts in 20 minutes. Join us with @feryalclark.bsky.social, @liam-robinson.bsky.social, @cassiarowland.bsky.social, Rachel Taylor, @njdavies.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...

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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 · 28/09/2026

How can Labour build an affordable welfare system that supports sick and disabled people? Join us at 12:00 with @meghillier.bsky.social, Rt Hon Alan Milburn, @drbenpaxton.bsky.social, @katesummers.bsky.social, and @tompope.bsky.social. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Labour Conference 2026: Will Andy Burnham pass his first test of leadership? The IfG has identified five key areas where the prime minister can use conference to prove he is serious about delivering 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 · 28/09/2026

How can government deliver policy priorities? Our next event at the Labour Party Conference will be starting in 15 minutes. Join us with @sarahjonesmp.bsky.social @davidpintod.bsky.social, PA Consulting, Felicity Slater, @jackworlidge.bsky.social @hannahkeenan.bsky.social

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Now underway! Find us in Arena Room Sherwood.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 28/09/2026

Our first event at Labour Party Conference will start in 20 mins. 🚨 Join us in Arena Room Sherwood to hear how the UK can develop politicians fit for the future. @samcarling.bsky.social @chrismurraymp.bsky.social @sofiahewson.bsky.social @ippr.org, Joel Spreadborough and @msvkelliott.bsky.social

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 28/09/2026

We are all set up at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool – ready for a full day of events. Join us in Arena Room Sherwood in the Convention Centre. See our full programme 🗓 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la... Audio from our events will be on our website soon. 🎧

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Hannah Keenan @hannahkeenan.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If you're in Liverpool I'm chairing this on Monday at 1030 and it will be fun and interesting (if government working is your thing... it is my thing) and also let me know if you are here and would like a coffee!

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Vicky Elliott @msvkelliott.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Getting ready for Labour party conference. Pleased to be chairing the first of a series of @instituteforgovernment.org.uk events on Monday at 9am. We'll discuss an important topic for the @ifgacademy.bsky.social work on developing politicians fit for the future. If you're in Liverpool, do join us.

Details of panel event at labour party conference

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 27/09/2026

Tomorrow we will be in Liverpool for the 2026 Labour Party Conference. We will be hosting a wide-ranging programme of fringe events. 🗓 See what we have lined up. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 25/09/2026

LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE | Getting things done: How can government deliver policy priorities? Heading to Liverpool? Join us on Monday 28 September at 10:30 with @davidpintod.bsky.social, James Reeve at PA Consulting, Felicity Slater, @jackworlidge.bsky.social and @hannahkeenan.bsky.social

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 25/09/2026

PODCAST 🎙️ Mersey Mersey Me: Will Burnham pass his Labour conference test? From meeting Trump to his first conference as PM, it's quite a week for Burnham. We discuss with @emmaburnell.bsky.social how the PM can make a success of Labour's gathering www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

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Mersey Mersey Me: Will Burnham pass his Labour conference test? | Institute for Government

LabourList editor Emma Burnell joins the podcast team to review Burnham's Trump test and preview his conference challenge.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 25/09/2026

LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | Leaders of tomorrow: How can the UK develop politicians fit for the future? 📅 Monday 28 September, 09:00–10:00 Don't miss our event in Liverpool with @samcarling.bsky.social @chrismurraymp.bsky.social @sofiahewson.bsky.social @ippr.org @msvkelliott.bsky.social

Leaders of tomorrow: How can the UK develop politicians fit for the future?
Monday 28 September | 09:00–10:00
Speakers:

Sam Carling MP, Member of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Chris Murray MP, Member of the Home Affairs Committee
Dr Sofia Ropek-Hewson, Senior Research Fellow and Interim Head of Decade of National Renewal Programme at IPPR
This event will be chaired by Vicky Elliott, Director of the IfG Academy at the Institute for Government

This event is in partnership with IPPR.

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Ben Paxton @drbenpaxton.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

NEW IfG report out today on how government should approach reforming health and disability benefits The big takeaway: the system needs to better match people’s needs to the right support - through assessment reform, political leadership and more... www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

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Designing better incapacity benefits | Institute for Government

Personalising benefits and support is key to helping disabled people into work.

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Heloise Dunlop @hcdunlop.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our report has looked at how to reform health and disability benefits in the round - from the political leadership it takes, the join-up necessary for implementation, the gaps in evidence, and how the assessment process and approach to cost control needs to change for success. A lot to dig into...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 25/09/2026

NEW 🚨 Personalising benefits and support is key to helping disabled people into work. Our report sets out how Andy Burnham can reform benefits and support, while avoiding a repeat of the rushed and crude cuts that led to Starmer’s 2025 U-turn www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

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Designing better incapacity benefits | Institute for Government

Personalising benefits and support is key to helping disabled people into work.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 24/09/2026

Did you know we have a newsletter? Sign up to stay up-to-date with our publications, podcasts, and events: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/newsletter

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Megan Isaac @meganisaac.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The government is aiming to 'rewire the state' to deliver good growth. Mayors are key part of its plan to achieve this - but how can mayors and local leaders develop a shared vision for growth? @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

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Learning from the DevoLab #5: How mayors and local leaders can create a shared vision for growth | Institute for Government

Three case studies of how mayors and local leaders have created a shared vision for regional growth.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 24/09/2026

LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | What do the public really think about government? 📅 Monday 28 Sept, 19:00–20:00 Join us in Liverpool for our reception launching our report with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social @york.ac.uk on public opinion of government in England and what that means for policymakers.

What do the public really think about government? | Reception
Monday 28 September | 19:00–20:00
Speakers:

Claire Ainsley, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government
Cameron Garrett, Deputy Director of Research at More in Common
Mayor David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire
Dr Hannah White, CEO of the Institute for Government

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 24/09/2026

NEW | How can mayors and local leaders create a shared vision for growth? Our latest DevoLab #5 briefing sets out three case studies – from the East Midlands, West Yorkshire and Sheffield – and draws out 10 key lessons www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

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Learning from the DevoLab #5: How mayors and local leaders can create a shared vision for growth | Institute for Government

Three case studies of how mayors and local leaders have created a shared vision for regional growth.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 24/09/2026

A Downing Street think tank would not make No.10 strategic Andy Burnham and Antonia Romeo are on the right path to address the strategic and creative gap at the centre of government, says @hannahkeenan.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/thin...

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A Downing Street think tank would not make No.10 strategic | Institute for Government

Is Morgan McSweeney right to claim that it is impossible for No.10 to think big?

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 24/09/2026

LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | Getting things done: How can government deliver policy priorities? 📅 Monday 28 September, 10:30–11:30 Join us in Liverpool as our expert panel explore how Andy Burnham's government can effectively deliver its agenda www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...

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Getting things done: How can government deliver policy priorities?
Monday 28 September | 10:30–11:30
Speakers:

James Reeve, Partner at PA Consulting
Felicity Slater, former special adviser in No.10, Cabinet Office, and HM Treasury
Jack Worlidge, Associate Director at the Institute for Government

This event will be chaired by Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government.

This event is in partnership with PA Consulting.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 24/09/2026

Recent events have set the scene for a major political bust-up over whether or not to merge the 43 police forces operating across England and Wales www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mahm...

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Mahmood and Burnham brace for the next police force merger row | Institute for Government

Has unrest in Dover and Portsmouth made the case for merging smaller police forces?

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Vicky Elliott @msvkelliott.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A pleasure to chair this panel last week and hear from experts about what more the UK can do to guard against corruption. Link to watch is here ⬇️

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 23/09/2026

ICYMI - How can government help deliver a globally competitive AI infrastructure for the UK? The IfG brought together an expert panel to explore how ministers and civil servants can deliver the government’s AI infrastructure goals. Watch the event: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

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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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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 23/09/2026

Has unrest in Dover and Portsmouth made the case for merging smaller police forces? @dannyshaw.bsky.social says a "political hand grenade is hurtling towards the Home Office" in our latest guest comment www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mahm...

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Mahmood and Burnham brace for the next police force merger row | Institute for Government

Has unrest in Dover and Portsmouth made the case for merging smaller police forces?

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 23/09/2026

LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | How can Labour build an affordable welfare system that supports sick and disabled people? Join us in Liverpool on Monday 28 September at 12:00 with @meghillier.bsky.social, Alan Milburn, @drbenpaxton.bsky.social, @katesummers.bsky.social and @tompope.bsky.social

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 23/09/2026

Liberal Democrat Conference 2026: Does Daisy Cooper’s growth plan add up? @gilesyb.bsky.social found a politician with a coherent plan, albeit one that falls short of setting out decisive action to grow the economy www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/libe...

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Liberal Democrat conference 2026: Does Daisy Cooper’s growth plan add up? | Institute for Government

The Lib Dem Treasury spokesperson drew a large crowd at this year’s IfG fringe event.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 23/09/2026

On 28 October, John Healey will deliver his first budget as chancellor. Our chief economist @tompope.bsky.social says to avoid the mistakes of his predecessor, the chancellor needs to be bold. Keep an eye on our website for our budget analysis www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/burn...

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Thomas Pope @tompope.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My latest for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk is a reflection on what No.10 North and devo might mean for policy eco-systems outside London (and specifically in Manchester). Reflections based on my 4 years living in Manchester working for a think tank instituteforgov.substack.com/p/on-no10-no...

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On No.10 North and the Manchester policy ecosystem

Tom Pope, the IfG’s Manchester correspondent, is optimistic about the future of UK politics’ self-styled second city

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 22/09/2026

Carney, Canada and the EU: What could it mean for the UK/EU reset? Fresh EU thinking on Canada may not give the UK more post-Brexit options www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/carn...

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Carney, Canada and the EU: What could it mean for the UK/EU reset? | Institute for Government

Fresh EU thinking on Canada may not give the UK more post-Brexit options.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 22/09/2026

🎙️ IN CONVERSATION with Daisy Cooper MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, at the Lib Dem Party Conference Here's @libdemdaisy.bsky.social on the Treasury and whether there should be a Department for Growth 🎧 Listen to the full conversation www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 22/09/2026

LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | How can Labour’s early years agenda better support boys from low-income families? 📅 Monday 28 Sept, 16:30 With @paulwaughmp.bsky.social @lynnanneperry.bsky.social @sarahronan.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social @alistrathern.bsky.social @nehaldavison.bsky.social

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How can Labour’s early years agenda better support boys from low-income families?
Monday 28 September | 16:30–17:30
Speakers:

Paul Waugh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Early Education)
Lynn Perry MBE, Chief Executive Officer at Barnardo's
Sarah Ronan, Executive Director at the Early Education and Childcare Coalition
Matt Towner, Director of Programmes at Impact on Urban Health
Alistair Strathern MP, Member of Parliament for Hitchin and Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Labour Group for Men and Boys
This event will be chaired by Nehal Davison, former Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

This event is in partnership with Barnardo’s and Impact on Urban Health.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 22/09/2026

Does the UK do enough to guard against corruption in public life? Here's what @csc-barrington.bsky.social, author of 'Corrupted Kingdom', said at an IfG event last week. Hear the full conversation: 📺🎧https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/does-uk-do-enough-against-corruption-public-life

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 22/09/2026

If the PM and chancellor are (finally) alive to the challenges facing them, then they must deliver a budget that meets them head on. This means presenting a coherent strategy for fiscal policy for the rest of this parliament and beyond www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/burn...

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Burnham and Healey must avoid the budget mistakes of Starmer and Reeves | Institute for Government

The chancellor should take difficult decisions at the budget rather than ducking tough choices.

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