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Jack Pannell

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Senior Researcher at the British Foreign Policy Group.

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Sophie Metcalfe @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
As we all wait to hear who the new SoS at MHCLG will be, a 🧵on the housing supply record and decisions they'll inherit...
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Rosa Hodgkin @rosahodgkin.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
As Ed Miliband looks set to leave DESNZ a short 🧵on the department's achievements with him as minister and where there's still work to do:
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British Foreign Policy Group @bfpg.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
LIVE: The British Foreign Policy Group's 2026 Annual Survey of UK Public Opinion on Foreign Policy and Global Affairs This year's findings reveal a British public turning away from the world. Click below to read the full report⬇️ bfpg.co.uk/reports/2026...
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British Foreign Policy Group @bfpg.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
This week the BFPG was pleased to support the @goodgrowthfdn.bsky.social in hosting Defence Sec John Healey who spoke on defence investment and boosting UK jobs and innovation. Watch his answer to a question on obtaining public buy-in for defence from Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social
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Megan Bryer @meganbryer.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Health secretary Wes Streeting has just resigned from government, writing in his resignation letter that he has lost confidence in the PM - "where we need vision, we have vacuum. Where we need direction, we have drift". We're live updating our chart here at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
For those of you who are interested and I know there are at least one or two of you. It looks as if the government doesn't need to introduce a new hybrid bill for the northern powerhouse rail project. It plans to amend the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill instead.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 13/05/2026
EVENT | Lessons from the assisted dying bill: Are private members bills a good way to change the law? 📅 Tuesday 4 June Join us as @paulbrand.bsky.social @danielgover.bsky.social @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social, Luke Norbury discuss how MPs outside of government can fulfil their role as legislators
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Lessons from the assisted dying bill: Are private members bills a good way to change the law?

Thursday 04 June 2026, 12:30 — 13:30 (BST)

Paul Brand, UK Editor at ITV News  
Dr Daniel Gover, Senior Lecturer in British Politics at Queen Mary University London  
Kim Leadbeater MP, sponsor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill
Luke Norbury, Parliamentary Counsel at the Cabinet Office
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Megan Bryer @meganbryer.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Jess Phillips - minister for safeguarding violence against women and girls - becomes the second minister to resign today, telling the PM that "deeds, not words are what matter". Our explainer @instituteforgovernment.org.uk has info on all 15 ministers that have resigned since Labour took office...
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
The government has passed 30 of the 40 bills announced in the King’s Speech 5 have been carried over and 5 have not yet introduced Of those not introduced 4 were draft bills – proposed legislation published for scrutiny before being introduced - 2 of those have been published
A graphic showing the status of King's Speech bills at the end of the 2024 - 26 parliamentary session. It shows 30 have completed all stages, 5 are carried over and 5 not introduced.
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Jack Pannell @jackpannell.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Great new piece from @evieaspinall.bsky.social. Defence and military figures can bemoan a lack of military spending, but unless the public are brought along, no politician or party will be willing to sacrifice a their political careers on the altar of defence spending.
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The Public: The Missing Piece in UK Readiness - British Foreign Policy Group
Evie Aspinall explores the political challenges around defence spending and how to build public engagement with national security.
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British Foreign Policy Group @bfpg.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
New BFPG Guest Paper: Britain Backed Greenland's Autonomy - What does that mean for Wales?
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Britain Backed Greenland’s Autonomy - What Does That Mean for Wales? - British Foreign Policy Group
Felix Milbank explores the relationships between centre and periphery on the world stage and within the Union, and what the UK can learn from Denmark.
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British Foreign Policy Group @bfpg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
As the government was forced by its backbenchers into yet another retreat this week over the opposition's humble address, @jackpannell.bsky.social argues this increasingly muscular parliament may begin to push the government in an area where it has historically had little say: Foreign policy.
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Government foreign policy must reckon with an increasingly muscular parliament - British Foreign Policy Group
BFPG looks at parliament's role in foreign policy, and the need for government and MPs to alter their approach.
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British Foreign Policy Group @bfpg.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Our Director @evieaspinall.bsky.social spoke spoke to Steve Holden on LBC about the Prime Minister’s response to Presdient Donald Trump’s threats of tariffs on the UK and other European allies over Greenland.
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BFPG Director Evie Aspinall speaks to LBC about Keir Starmer's response on Greenland - British Foreign Policy Group
BFPG Director Evie Aspinall spoke to Steve Holden on LBC about the Prime Minister's response to Presdient Donald Trump's threats of tariffs on the UK and other European allies over Greenland
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Jack Pannell @jackpannell.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Some thoughts from this morning's speech by the Prime Minister.
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What we learned from Keir Starmer’s speech on Greenland and UK-US Relations of the world order - British Foreign Policy Group
BFPG summarises the key takeaways from Starmer's statement on Trump's threats to impose tariffs on the UK over Greenland.
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Jack Pannell @jackpannell.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Excited to share my first joint blog post at the British Foreign Policy Group with @evieaspinall.bsky.social. We reflect on the attack on Venezuela over the weekend and what it might men for the future of the rules based order.
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Sovereignty, moral high grounds and the future of the world order - British Foreign Policy Group
As President Trump attacks Venezuela and leaves key UN institutions, BFPG explores what it means for future global norms and security.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/12/2025
PODCAST 🎙️ Four mayors delayed, three ministers reflect, and a House of Lords battle renewed @drhannahwhite.bsky.social is in the studio with @akashpaun.bsky.social @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @jackpannell.bsky.social Listen to the Inside Briefing 🎧 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
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Four mayors delayed, three ministers reflect, and a House of Lords battle renewed | Institute for Government
The IfG's experts are in the studio to discuss the delay to the 2026 mayoral elections, and the government's plans to instal more peers in the Lords.
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Megan Bryer @meganbryer.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Last week at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk, we published a new set of Ministers Reflect interviews with Sajid Javid, Simon Hart and Theresa Villiers. My comment piece below explores the key lessons Starmer's govt can take from these reflections. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/less...
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Jack Pannell @jackpannell.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
One of the best thing we do at IfG (in my unbiased opinion) is the Ministers Reflect archive. Megan has summarised our three most recent interviews here, but cannot reccomend enough going down the rabbit-hole of Ministers Reflect interviews as some pre-xmas procrastination.
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Megan Bryer @meganbryer.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
1/ Last month, the government released a new list of its parliamentary private secretaries and cabinet committees following September’s reshuffle. Our explainers are updated with the new numbers! Here are some key takeaways from the releases…
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
This afternoon my colleagues at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk will be discussing the second covid inquiry report. Join us online at lunchtime & bring your questions - see you there! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
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The Covid Inquiry: What does Module II say about government decision making and political governance? | Institute for Government
Join our IfG experts webinar to unpack the Covid Inquiry's findings and explore their implications for future governance.
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Alice Lilly @aliceolilly.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Worth noting here as well that- unlike in the Commons, where the Speaker selects which amendments are debated- in the Lords, any peer can insist on having their amendment debated and voted on (although there aren't *usually* lots of amendments pushed to a vote)
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
New @instituteforgovernment.org.uk comment from me The chaos surrounding the grooming gangs inquiry last week highlights much deeper problems with the way the government sets up public inquiries www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/groo...
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The government must explain and defend its grooming gang inquiry decisions | Institute for Government
Some disagreement when setting up an inquiry isn’t necessarily bad – but how it is handled matters.
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Tim Durrant @timdurrant.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
The new Ethics and Integrity Commission has launched today, with a shiny new website (outside the gov. uk brand!) We spoke to its chair, Doug Chalmers, earlier in the year about the new body and its work... eic.independent-commission.uk
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Daniel Howes @howesdaniel.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
1/ If you've been itching to know how the size of the civil service has changed... we at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk have you covered. I've crunched the numbers from the latest ONS data release, which you can read about here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/ci...
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Civil service staff numbers | Institute for Government
Who exactly are civil servants and how many are there?
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Alfie Pannell @alfiepannell.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Trump's decaf decertification ends months of anxiety in #Colombia — where soaring #cocaine production has stoked fears of sweeping #U.S. sanctions — but deals a symbolic blow to a country that has historically been one of #Washington's closest allies in the region. www.npr.org/2025/09/16/n...
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For first time in decades, U.S. says Colombia is falling short in drug war
For the first time in decades, the U.S. has decertified Colombia as a drug control partner — a symbolic blow to one of Washington's closest allies in Latin America.
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Tim Durrant @timdurrant.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Huge new numbers of MPs have been appointed as parliamentary private secretaries in the reshuffle. The government needs to use them well to rebuild links with its MPs, rather than just as a way to buy some of them off
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Jack Pannell @jackpannell.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Labour has announced their new PPSs, not part of government, but expected to vote with the party. Just one of the 52 signed the reasoned amendment to the welfare bill. So no ministers and just one PPS from those that rebelled. Indicates a clear approach to MP dissidence from the leadership.
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Here's the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk 'seven things we learned from Keir Starmer's reshuffle' from @jackpannell.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social and I with data from @philipnye.bsky.social & our now updated Ministers Database www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/seve...
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Seven things we learned from Keir Starmer’s first reshuffle | Institute for Government
What does the prime minster’s first major reshuffle tell us about his new-look government?
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Megan Bryer @meganbryer.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Angela Rayner's resignation on Friday means that a contest to replace her as deputy leader of the Labour Party has started. Read my first explainer at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk to find out how the process will work, who is running, and when will we find out who Rayner's successor will be!
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Matilda Martin @matildamartin.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
I reported earlier this year that Labour peers were calling for new limits on debates following an increase in the number of votes taking place in the early hours This doesn't seem to have changed - Ben Riley-Smith highlights a 3:47am finish this morning www.politicshome.com/news/article...
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Labour Peers Want New Rules For Lords Debates After A Rise In Midnight Sittings
Labour peers are calling for new limits on House of Lords debates after what they describe as an increase in the number of votes taking place in th...
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Jack Pannell @jackpannell.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
With nominations for deputy leader closing tomorrow, @meganbryer.bsky.social has you covered for how the Deputy leadership election will run, who is in the running, and when we can expect Rayner's successor to take up their post. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/20...
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The 2025 Labour Party deputy leader contest | Institute for Government
Angela Rayner has stepped down as deputy leader of the Labour Party. Who is in the running to replace her and how will the process work?
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Over on @instituteforgovernment.org.uk live blog we're posting our 'cabinet flashcards' - key info on who's who in Starmer's reshuffled cabinet. Helping you prepare for - presumably - the hottest round at every pub quiz this week (if your local one hasn't been cancelled due to tube strikes...)
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Jack Pannell @jackpannell.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
As the second reshuffle of the week kicks off, we have launched our liveblog. We will be covering all the ins and outs as well as top analysis from our IfG experts. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...
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Starmer government reshuffle: PM changes top team after Rayner's exit | Institute for Government
The IfG team analyse the moves as Keir Starmer reshapes his Cabinet.
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Tim Durrant @timdurrant.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Posting this again because now I’ve had chance to look at it in detail - Starmer is *well* ahead of other recent PMs when it comes to resignations at this point in their tenure. Not all because of scandal (though several are) - also higher pressure and expectations on ministers generally?
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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Reshuffle has started Lucy Powell out as Leader of the Commons Ian Murray out as Scottish Secretary
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Paddy McAlary @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
While all eyes have been on Angela Rayner's big announcement, she was not the only minister to go - reports are that Poppy Gustafsson has resigned as UK investment minister meaning 11 ministers have officially resigned (and 1 has been sacked) from the government since the GE
A step chart from the Institute for Government showing ministerial resignations outside reshuffles, 1979 to 5 September 2025. Eleven ministers have resigned from Starmer's government before he started his first reshuffle and one has been sacked.
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Jack Pannell @jackpannell.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
With Rayner stepping down we have hit 10 minister's who have oficially resigned from this government. Make sure you are following @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social @rebeccamckee.bsky.social meganbryer.bsky.social for what Starmer will do next with his minsiterial team.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 26/08/2025
📎REPORT: Hybrid bills: Parliament’s role in delivering major infrastructure Hybrid bills help approve major infrastructure projects, but recent cases show inefficiencies. This paper suggests reforms to improve the process and unlock the potential of hybrid bills. Read the report:👇 zurl.co/m7cUv
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Hybrid bills: Parliament’s role in delivering major infrastructure | Institute for Government
How to improve the hybrid bill legislative process.
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
New report from my colleagues @jackpannell.bsky.social & @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social on hybrid bills and parliament's role in delivering the government's major infrastructure projects Excellent insight into these bills and the reform that's needed www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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Hybrid bills: Parliament’s role in delivering major infrastructure | Institute for Government
How to improve the hybrid bill legislative process.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 24/07/2025
Hybrid bills: Parliament’s role in delivering major infrastructure @jackpannell.bsky.social and Patrick McAlary uncover key issues around hybrid bills and provide recommendations that will assist future infrastructure projects. Read the report: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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Hybrid bills: Parliament’s role in delivering major infrastructure | Institute for Government
How to improve the hybrid bill legislative process.
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Ruth Fox @ruthfox.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
The Government cramming Committee, Report & 3rd Reading into 1 day the week after 2nd Reading (so much for intervals between stages...) means if they pull the Bill they will have 2 days of Commons business to fill. But of greater concern is that this timetable has important implications for...
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Cath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
So.... Some of us are old enough to remember when the Truss govt got itself into a complete mess (worse mess) by confusion over confidence votes. The PM has now said he doesn't see it as a confidence vote *in him* But to be clear, confidence votes are A Thing. Quick 🧵
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Paddy McAlary @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
📣New @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report & guide on ministerial leadership during crises Most government ministers will face a crisis of one type or another in office – and this can be make or break. So how can a minister successfully prepare for crises and what roles can they play? 🧵
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Stuart Hoddinott @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Most of the focus ahead of the SR has been on how much money depts get. That's understandable, money makes a difference But it's not just about the amount of money, but how departments spend it Here's a summary of how we think the govt can spend money on public services more effectively
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Jill Rutter @jillongovt.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
At our @ukandeu.bsky.social @fpalondon.bsky.social briefing yesterday @anandmenon.bsky.social said that for many politicians Brexit was in the past. So I asked @jackpannell.bsky.social @instituteforgovernment.org.uk to crunch some numbers on how many MPs now were in Parliament in 2016
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 17/03/2025
#IWD2025 and modernising parliament: Lucy Powell 🎧 Listen to our event with the leader of the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk on the role of women in parliament and how the Modernisation Committee can help make the House more accessible and inclusive www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/intern...
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International Women's Day and modernising parliament: Lucy Powell in conversation with Hannah White | Institute for Government
To mark IWD 2025, Rt Hon Lucy Powell MP, Leader of the House of Commons, spoke about the modernisation of parliament.
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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
So this is rather special! Keir Starmer joined us on our Inside Briefing podcast today for an in-depth chat about his plans for civil service reform - landing in your podcast feed tonight!
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 13/03/2025
We’ve just recorded this week’s Inside Briefing - with the prime minister joining us following today’s speech in Yorkshire. @drhannahwhite.bsky.social’s interview with Keir Starmer will be landing in your podcast feeds tonight www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/our-podcasts...
Keir Starmer sitting at a table while being interviewed by Dr Hannah White. He is wearing a navy suit jacket. Hannah is wearing a green jacket. Behind him is a banner which says Institute for Government.
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