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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 16/10/2026

EVENT | How can democratic countries get better political leaders? 📆 Tuesday 10 November, 17:30–18:30 Join us as our international panel bring together perspectives on political leadership. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/democr...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 16/10/2026

PODCAST🎙️What’s on Burnham’s Brexit menu? 🎧 With Burnham exploring a new relationship with Europe, listen as @anandmenon.bsky.social joins the podcast team to weigh up the prime minister’s prospects. Available on all major podcast platforms www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 15/10/2026

EVENT | How can Andy Burnham deliver on Labour’s promise to improve public services? 📆 Weds 21 Oct, 12:30 Join us as @amberdellar.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social @cassiarowland.bsky.social @tompope.bsky.social present the key findings of the IfG’s Public Services Performance Tracker

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 15/10/2026

Are you an early-career professionals who understands the policy and political environment? We are looking for two researchers to join our UK Government and Public Services teams. Closing date: Sunday 1 November, 22:00 Find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 15/10/2026

The Starmer government made fragile progress on criminal justice, but sustaining this requires further action and difficult political choices. @cassiarowland.bsky.social sets out the key findings from Performance Tracker 2026, exploring what is happening in policing, courts, prisons and probation

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 14/10/2026

Did you know we have a podcast? Each week IfG experts and special guests give you the essential Inside Briefing on the latest events in government and British politics. Available on Spotify, iTunes, and other major podcast platforms www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/our-podcasts/inside-briefing

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 14/10/2026

EVENT | How can Andy Burnham deliver on Labour’s promise to improve public services? 📆 Wednesday 21 October, 12:30–13:30 Join us as our expert panel presents the key findings of the IfG’s annual Public Services Performance Tracker. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/andy-b...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 13/10/2026

EVENT | A difficult fiscal inheritance, made more challenging still by Iran war, means Healey and Burnham face a series of tough choices in the budget. So what will the chancellor’s spending decisions reveal about the government’s priorities? Join us on Weds 28 October as we react to Budget 2026

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 13/10/2026

More prisoners will be freed today under the second phase of the early release scheme. But what is happening in prisons? Performance Tracker finds that recent policy changes have put prisons back at risk of running out of spaces, while probation is struggling to manage offenders in the community.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 13/10/2026

Work with us! We are looking for two researchers to join our UK Government and Public Services teams. ⏰ Applications will close on Sunday 1 November - find out more about the roles and how to apply www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/10/2026

PODCAST🎙️Can Zack fight back? This week, Deltapoll's @joetwyman.bsky.social joined the podcast team to explore what Labour's by-election win really tells us. 🎧 Listen on our website, Spotify, iTunes, and other podcast platforms www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/our-podcasts...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/10/2026

PODCAST🎙️Leaders of tomorrow: How can the UK develop politicians fit for the future? Here, Lord Michael Gove tells us that the UK does have a form of apprenticeship for entering politics: being a special adviser. 🎧 Listen to the full discussion: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 09/10/2026

EVENT | Budget 2026: What do John Healey’s choices mean for the economy and the government? 📺 Wednesday 28 October, 15:00 Join us after the chancellor has set out his plans when the IfG will share its instant expert analysis www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/budget...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 09/10/2026

Are you subscribed to the IfG newsletter? Sign up to keep up to date with our latest analysis, reports, podcasts, and events: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/newsletter

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 08/10/2026

📺 Watch as our chief economist Thomas Pope tells us why the chancellor needs to be bold if he wants to avoid the mistakes of his predecessor. Follow @tompope.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @gemmatetlow.bsky.social @drbenpaxton.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social for more.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 06/10/2026

Leaders of tomorrow: How can the UK develop politicians fit for the future? Join us at 10:30 in Hall 8B to hear from Heather Blundell, Thérèse Coffey, Michael Gove @thespectator1828.bsky.social and @msvkelliott.bsky.social See our full programme: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 06/10/2026

PODCAST🎙️In conversation with Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party Here, Alex Burghart tells us that government is not functioning due to a loss of both accountability and appetite for risk-taking 🎧 Listen to the full discussion www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 05/10/2026

Social security, disability and health-related inactivity: What is the Conservative case for reform? Hear the full discussion with our expert panel at 15:45 in the Soprano Room. See our full programme of events: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 05/10/2026

In conversation with Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party Join us at 13:10 for our next event in the Soprano Room where @alexgathomas.bsky.social will be in conversation with Alex Burghart. See our full programme of events: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 05/10/2026

Should ministers have more power over public bodies? Join us at 11:00 in the Soprano Room with Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Henry Hill, Lord Maude, Sarah Woolnough @thekingsfund.bsky.social and @drmatthewgill.bsky.social See our full programme of events www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 05/10/2026

Should ministers have more power over public bodies? Don't miss our next event at the Conservative Party Conference with Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Henry Hill, Lord Maude, Sarah Woolnough @thekingsfund.bsky.social and @drmatthewgill.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 05/10/2026

In Birmingham for the Conservative Party Conference? Our first event will be starting in the Soprano Room, Hyatt, in 10 mins. Join us to hear how the Conservatives should rethink their approach to power. With more events to come today www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 02/10/2026

PODCAST🎙️Getting things done: How can government deliver policy priorities? At the Labour Party Conference, @sarahjonesmp.bsky.social tells us about implementing policy in government. 🎧 Listen to our discussions at the Labour Party Conference: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 02/10/2026

TOMORROW | In conversation with Baroness Bennett, former Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales Join us at 18:00 in the Alexandra Room at The Grand where @cathhaddon.bsky.social will be in conversation with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-gr...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 02/10/2026

PODCAST 🎙️ Burnham goes big: What difference does it make? Listen as @claire-ainsley.bsky.social and @sophiestowers.bsky.social joined @drhannahwhite.bsky.social and @alexgathomas.bsky.social in Liverpool after Burnham's conference speech 🎧 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/our-podcasts...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 02/10/2026

And finally, to wrap up our time in Birmingham, we will explore how the UK can develop politicians fit for the future. Join us in Hall 8B at 10:30 on Tuesday 6th to hear from Heather Blundell, Thérèse Coffey, Michael Gove @thespectator1828.bsky.social and @msvkelliott.bsky.social

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 02/10/2026

We will then turn to social security, disability, and health-related inactivity, asking what is the Conservative case for reform? Join us to hear from our expert panel featuring Helen Whately MP, @helenbarnard.bsky.social, @frasernelson.bsky.social, @drbenpaxton.bsky.social and @tompope.bsky.social

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 02/10/2026

Next up, @alexgathomas.bsky.social will be in conversation with Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party. Join us at 13:10 to hear the full discussion.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 02/10/2026

At 11:00, our expert panel will discuss whether ministers should have more power over public bodies. Join us in the Soprano Room with Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Henry Hill, Lord Maude, Sarah Woolnough @thekingsfund.bsky.social and @drmatthewgill.bsky.social.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 02/10/2026

First up at 08:30 on Monday, our event will explore governing in a fractured Britain, and how the Conservatives should rethink their approach to power. We will hear from an expert panel featuring @patrick-pme.bsky.social, Lucy Harris, Tom Skinner, Baroness Finn, and @alexgathomas.bsky.social.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 01/10/2026

CONSERVATIVE PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | Leaders of tomorrow: How can the UK develop politicians fit for the future? 📆 Tuesday 6 October, 10:30-11:30 Join our event in Birmingham with Heather Blundell, Thérèse Coffey, Michael Gove @thespectator1828.bsky.social and @msvkelliott.bsky.social

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 01/10/2026

Heading to the Green Party Conference? We will be in Brighton on Saturday 3 October for an in conversation with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social. The former Leader of the Green Party will be chatting to @cathhaddon.bsky.social at 18:00 at The Grand www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-gr...

In conversation with Baroness Bennett, former Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales
Saturday 3 October | 18:00–18:45 | Alexandra Room, The Grand Hotel, Brighton

Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government will be joined by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, former Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales (2012–16).

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 01/10/2026

CONSERVATIVE PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | What is the Conservative case for reforming health and disability benefits? Join us on Monday 5 October in Birmingham to hear Helen Whately MP, @helenbarnard.bsky.social @trusselluk.bsky.social @frasernelson.bsky.social @drbenpaxton.bsky.social discuss

Social security, disability and health-related inactivity: What is the Conservative case for reform?
Monday 5 October | 15:45–16:45
Speakers:

Helen Whately MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Helen Barnard, Director of Policy and Research at Trussell
Fraser Nelson, Columnist at The Times
Ben Paxton, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government

This event will be chaired by Thomas Pope, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.

This event is in partnership with Trussell.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 30/09/2026

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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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 30/09/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

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 · 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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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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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

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

And finally, to wrap up our time in Liverpool, join us at 19:00 for our reception on what the public really thinks about government. With @claire-ainsley.bsky.social @camerongarrett.bsky.social @davidskaith.bsky.social @drhannahwhite.bsky.social.

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

And at 16.30 we explore how Labour’s early years agenda better can support boys from low-income families. Our panel inc @paulwaughmp.bsky.social, Lynn Perry @barnardos.org.uk, @sarahronan.bsky.social, Matt Towner @impurbanhealth.bsky.social, @alistrathern.bsky.social @nehaldavison.bsky.social

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

Then at 15:00 @akashpaun.bsky.social will chair our discussion on where next for English devolution under Andy Burnham. He will be joined by Mayor Kim McGuinness, Cllr Fran Belbin, Prof Duncan Ivison @manchester.ac.uk and Mark Rogers.

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