Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Fantastic thread by @shaina-sangha.bsky.social on our two new reports out today 👇 000
Reposted by Nehal DavisonSam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Is the UK ungovernable? A question that the IfG has been asked a few times this week... So here's the official verdict from @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/is-u...instituteforgovernment.org.ukIs the UK ungovernable? | Institute for GovernmentOld problems and new challenges can be addressed by a government with the right ideas and commitment. 033
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Enjoyed chairing this in conversation event with @matthewpennycookmp.bsky.social on the govt’s leasehold reform plans. There’s clear ambition, but also some thorny questions to work through if reform is to succeed in practice. Check out the recording here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=WqCF...m.youtube.comA keynote speech by Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister for Housing and PlanningYouTube video by Institute for Government 062
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Looking forward to being in conversation with Matthew Pennycook next Wednesday. Join in person or online! 021
Reposted by Nehal DavisonRosa Hodgkin @rosahodgkin.bsky.social · 24/04/2026If you are an official making policy in a crisis - this new IfG report from @nehaldavison.bsky.social, @vimbai-dzimwasha.bsky.social and me looks at how different aspects of policymaking can be easier or harder in crisis with prompts to help consider some of the most common challenges 🧵 103
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Really welcome to see the Chief Secretary to the Tsy framing productivity through the lens of cohorts - how to use the same money to improve outcomes for specific groups? This is a qu we’re exploring in policymaking for left-behind groups: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/our-work/top...instituteforgovernment.org.uk 000
Reposted by Nehal DavisonJill Rutter @jillongovt.bsky.social · 08/04/2026also draws on forthcoming @instituteforgovernment.org.uk work on policy making in a crisis... thanks @nehaldavison.bsky.social @vimbai-dzimwasha.bsky.social for letting us have a sneak preview 021
Reposted by Nehal DavisonInstitute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 31/03/2026Labour’s school improvement missions need more than a London Challenge revival. The success of place-based school improvement depends on learning the right lessons from past reforms, writes @emma-conway.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...instituteforgovernment.org.ukLabour’s school improvement missions need more than a London Challenge revival | Institute for GovernmentMissions require more than just a “lift and shift” of previous government approaches 021
Reposted by Nehal DavisonInstitute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 31/03/2026Clearing the consultation sludge is welcome – but good policy still requires meaningful engagement. Plans to revisit impact assessments show the shift to ‘delivery’ shaping policy, write @vimbai-dzimwasha.bsky.social and @rosahodgkin.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...instituteforgovernment.org.ukClearing the consultation sludge is welcome – but good policy still requires meaningful engagement | Institute for GovernmentReviewing the bureaucratic hurdles that slow down delivery is a sensible step 023
Reposted by Nehal DavisonInstitute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/01/2026The view from the IfG: Government in 2026 Our programme directors will be joined by former presenter of the BBC’s Westminster Hour Carolyn Quinn, to discuss their vital work and their verdict on the government’s performance. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern... 111
Reposted by Nehal DavisonSophie Metcalfe @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social · 17/12/2025NEW report from @nehaldavison.bsky.social and I. Why have successive governments failed to tackle persistent inequalities in early years outcomes? We set out 5 systemic policy making failures that lead to some children being 'left behind'. 🧵⬇️ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...instituteforgovernment.org.ukPolicy making blind spots | Institute for GovernmentThe systemic policy-making failures that have contributed to a sharp ‘cliff-edge’ in attainment levels. 21611
Reposted by Nehal DavisonSophie Metcalfe @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social · 12/12/2025NEW IfG verdict on the child poverty strategy from me and @amberdellar.bsky.social A critical package for the govt, but it needs: - stronger powers/accountability in DWP to lead it - much more robust support for LAs - earlier monitoring/evaluation www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/chil...instituteforgovernment.org.ukThree things the government needs to do to make the child poverty strategy work | Institute for GovernmentThe child poverty strategy is a concrete shift towards prevention but ministers must take action to implement it effectively. 146
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Really excited to share this new report today by me & @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social on the opportunity gap facing boys from low-income families at age 5 and beyond. Key findings 👇 031
Reposted by Nehal DavisonSam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 01/10/2025🎧🎧Listen now! Brilliant analysis of Starmer’s speech and the Labour conference with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social and guest @sophiestowers.bsky.social of @moreincommonuk.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...instituteforgovernment.org.ukGloves off: Starmer v Reform | Institute for GovernmentSophie Stowers of More in Common joins the IfG podcast team for instant reaction to the prime minister's speech in Liverpool. 068
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Fantastic event on the Best Start in Life strategy with @speechandlanguk.bsky.social, Dingley’s Promise, @sarahronan.bsky.social and more. Lots of practical recommendations for building a more inclusive early years system. 031
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 14/07/2025The early years were missing from last month’s SR, but Labour’s Best Start in Life strategy shows they are still committed. Read @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social and my and my take on what it gets right - and what it’ll take to make it a reality. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/labo...instituteforgovernment.org.ukLabour’s Best Start in Life Strategy has got off to a good start – now comes the hard part | Institute for GovernmentThe government’s early years strategy signals strong intent, but will require confident, careful steering to make it a reality. 031
Reposted by Nehal DavisonThomas Pope @tompope.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk spending review analysis is out! Take a read here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/spen... Our key takeaways: 1/7instituteforgovernment.org.ukSpending review 2025: Six key things we learned from Rachel Reeves' announcement | Institute for GovernmentIfG experts set out the six things they learned from the spending review. 11318
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Great thread from @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social on what the SR means for the early years and ambition to give children the “best start in life” 👇 000
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Thanks to all the early years experts who’ve shared insights on the govt’s opportunity mission. Next up: boys eligible for free school meals – one of the most persistently left-behind groups. More here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/early-years-...instituteforgovernment.org.ukClosing the early years opportunity gap for boys eligible for free school meals | Institute for GovernmentNext steps for the IfG's work on school readiness. 010
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Great blog by @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social on the “trilemma” govt faces in adult social care: welcome overseas workers (ruled out this week), boost council funding (unlikely) or accept further decline in access and performance. 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/adul...instituteforgovernment.org.ukAdult social care could be a victim of the government’s immigration white paper | Institute for GovernmentThe immigration white paper makes it less likely that the government will improve performance in adult social care. 011
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 07/05/2025School absence has exploded, but it is preventable. Moira Wallace, first Director of Blair’s Social Exclusion Unit, tells the story of how they brought down record absence in the late 1990s & 2000s and sets out clear lessons for this govt. See 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...instituteforgovernment.org.ukReducing school absence | Institute for GovernmentLearning from the last Labour government can help Keir Starmer reduce school absence. 000
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Latest from me on the govt’s ambition to ensure all children are ‘school ready’ 👇 032
Reposted by Nehal DavisonTim Durrant @timdurrant.bsky.social · 26/03/2025Want to know what the chancellor's announcements mean? Follow the @instituteforgov.bsky.social top public finances team of @gemmatetlow.bsky.social, @tompope.bsky.social and @danhaile.bsky.social! 003
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 25/03/2025 📣Calling all early years experts and practitioners! Our NEW report reveals which groups of children are most at risk of not being ‘school ready’ - based on the most comprehensive analysis of publicly available data to date. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...instituteforgovernment.org.ukPolicy making for left-behind groups: School readiness | Institute for GovernmentHow can government start closing the opportunity gap in early years education? 100
Reposted by Nehal DavisonSophie Metcalfe @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social · 24/03/2025NEW report from me and @nehaldavison.bsky.social on school readiness: - Who is most at risk of not being school ready? - What does this mean for the govt's opportunities mission? Is the target for 75% of children to be 'school ready' helpful? 🧵⬇️ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...instituteforgovernment.org.ukPolicy making for left-behind groups: School readiness | Institute for GovernmentHow can government start closing the opportunity gap in early years education? 21217
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 24/03/2025New paper from @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social & I exploring who is at greatest risk of not being ‘school ready’ and what this means for the govts Opportunity Mission. Report 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/... and write up in the @theipaper.cominstituteforgovernment.org.ukPolicy making for left-behind groups: School readiness | Institute for GovernmentHow can government start closing the opportunity gap in early years education? 000
Reposted by Nehal DavisonEmma Norris @emmanorris.bsky.social · 13/03/2025A very big week for @instituteforgov.bsky.social and our Inside Briefing pod. We’re recording in Hull now and our instalment featuring the PM will land in your podcast feeds tonight. 01614
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 04/02/2025Calling all UK policy professionals (past and present) who have had to provide rapid advice to ministers under pressure. Fill in our survey 👇 to help us develop new tools that support policymakers to deliver rapid yet robust advice and give policies the best chance of success! 051
Reposted by Nehal DavisonTeodor Grama @teodorgrama.bsky.social · 04/02/2025📢Calling all UK policy officials! Have you ever had to provide policy advice under pressure – in a crisis or in response to breaking news? We at the @instituteforgov.bsky.social want to hear from you! Fill out our survey (open until 14 Feb) to share your insights: bit.ly/3Ek2KoM! 11618
Reposted by Nehal DavisonInstitute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 03/02/2025TOMORROW: How can the government accelerate its clean power mission? Don't miss our event exploring Labour's progress on decarbonising power by 2030 and the potential pitfalls. @rosahodgkin.bsky.social @chrisstark.bsky.social @dharavyas.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern... 056
Reposted by Nehal DavisonInstitute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 23/01/2025EVENT: The future of the Civil Service Policy Profession 🗓️ Thursday 6 Feb, 10:00 Register to hear Tamara Finkelstein, Aaron Maniam, Lord Vallance discuss the Policy Profession and how to embed professional expertise in the policy-making process www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/civil-... 086
Reposted by Nehal DavisonBen Paxton @drbenpaxton.bsky.social · 21/01/2025We described these thematic policy reviews as "Dutch-style reviews" in our paper last summer. More info here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...instituteforgovernment.org.ukHow to run the next multi-year spending review | Institute for GovernmentLabour's missions need a reformed spending review process. 001
Reposted by Nehal DavisonBen Paxton @drbenpaxton.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Excellent to see Darren Jones announce the government will run a "regular programme of thematic reviews" between spending reviews. Done well, these could help drive a more evidence-based and collaborative SR process 176
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury speaking at @ifgevents right now. Confirms that the govt has adopted most of the @instituteforgov.bsky.social recommendations on how to conduct a multi-year spending review. #impact 000
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Fascinating presentation from @joetwyman.bsky.social on new polling data for @instituteforgov.bsky.social on what people think about the govt‘s progress so far. Clear call for govt to listen more to women, older people, younger people, experts and others to ensure policies deliver results. 032
Reposted by Nehal DavisonInstitute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 21/01/2025Our Government 2025 annual conference is underway. We're discussing how Labour has performed since returning to government, and what challenges – and opportunities – await in 2025. Tune in live now www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern... 013
Reposted by Nehal DavisonSam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 16/01/2025It’s @instituteforgov.bsky.social Whitehall Monitor launch day today! Brilliant colleagues @jackworlidge.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @tompope.bsky.social and more bring you the essential study of how the civil service is performing… www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...instituteforgovernment.org.ukWhitehall Monitor 2025 | Institute for GovernmentThe civil service needs to change to deliver Labour's missions. 152
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 23/12/2024@sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social visited the Sheffield Policy Campus in October – home to the largest number of policy civil servants outside London. Check out her comment on its successes so far and how it can step up a gear to be truly transformative👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/shef...instituteforgovernment.org.ukMore support would make the Sheffield Policy Campus success truly transformative | Institute for GovernmentSheffield can be a "test and learn pioneer" at the heart of the government's plans to rewire the civil service. 020
Reposted by Nehal DavisonAlex Thomas @alexgathomas.bsky.social · 09/12/2024Late night McFadden content we all want Opening up civil service + ‘test-and-learn’ are good. Also CDL’s commitment to risk appetite (but ministers too) Need to go deeper on accountability/money, culture & learning With @nehaldavison.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/pat-...instituteforgovernment.org.ukPat McFadden starts a long haul on public sector reform | Institute for GovernmentConsistent commitment to change must follow Pat McFadden's speech on civil service reform. 1147
Reposted by Nehal DavisonInstitute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 09/12/2024Would you like to be a researcher here at the IfG? Interested in making government more effective? Applications are now open to join our civil service team. Find out more and apply by Thursday 9 January ⏰👇https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/careers/current-vacancies/researcher 098
Reposted by Nehal DavisonAlex Thomas @alexgathomas.bsky.social · 05/12/2024Our @instituteforgov.bsky.social reaction to today’s Plan for Change A positive development, but challenges ahead on targets/milestones, including about the money And a shot across the bows for the civil service www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/keir...instituteforgovernment.org.ukKeir Starmer’s Plan for Change puts pressure on Whitehall to deliver | Institute for GovernmentThe Plan for Change's shift towards targets raises questions about the government's mission-led approach. 067
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 06/12/2024Latest from me on the govt’s plans to tackle worklessness. Joined-up action to support the long-term unemployed into jobs is a welcome step, but success depends on cross-government commitment and business confidence - both of which remain uncertain. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/get-...instituteforgovernment.org.uk‘Get Britain Working’ white paper: a bold plan, but will it work? | Institute for GovernmentThe government’s plans to tackle worklessness risk being overshadowed by serious policy tensions. 021
Reposted by Nehal DavisonInstitute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 29/11/2024PODCAST 🎙️ Cabi-not yet secretary @rafaelbehr.bsky.social joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social to speculate about who might get the cabinet sec job. Plus: @nehaldavison.bsky.social on “Get Britain Working” and electric cars www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi... 002
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 26/11/2024The govt has announced a review of the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate after pushback from the car industry. Last month @liliangreenwood.bsky.social joined us to discuss how to accelerate charging infrastructure and boost EV demand. Watch the event 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...instituteforgovernment.org.ukHow can the government effectively roll out EV charging infrastructure? | Institute for GovernmentLilian Greenwood MP joined our panel to discuss how the new government can speed up delivery of EV charging infrastructure. 011
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 20/11/2024Great lineup of speakers at @apolitical.bsky.social panel on whether radical incrementalism or revolution can save us from tech, geopolitical and climate crises. #apoliticalday #futureofgovernment 010
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 14/11/2024Check out our @instituteforgov.bsky.social series on turning manifesto promises into tangible results. So far we’ve looked at Lords reform, GB Energy, the Review of Sentencing and Workers’ Rights drawing on lessons from past governments: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/our-work/top...instituteforgovernment.org.ukHow to turn manifesto promises into tangible results | Institute for GovernmentThis series explores what Labour can learn from past policy making challenges and successes to deliver on its manifesto. 094
Reposted by Nehal DavisonInstitute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 23/10/2024🔋Here are a few snippets from our event on how the government can roll out EV charging infrastructure Our panel included Lilian Greenwood MP, Ian Howells, Bharat Pathania, @rosahodgkin.bsky.social and @nehaldavison.bsky.social 🎧Watch/listen back: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern... 012
Nehal Davison @nehaldavison.bsky.social · 24/09/2024Standing room only @instituteforgov.bsky.social and health foundation event at #labourconference24 on prevention in public services. @emmanorris.bsky.social @njdavies.bsky.social 023
Reposted by Nehal DavisonInstitute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 20/09/2024Heading to Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference next week? Join us for a series of fringe events on industrial strategy, devolution, public services, net zero and more. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...instituteforgovernment.org.ukIfG at the Labour Party Conference 2024 | Institute for GovernmentJoin us in Liverpool for a series of fringe events on industrial strategy, devolution, public services, net zero and more. 042
Reposted by Nehal DavisonSophie Metcalfe @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social · 19/09/2024NEW - Where will the Liberal Democrats position themselves on the government's housing plans? Comment from me reflecting on our @instituteforgov.bsky.social and Thakeham event at Lib Dem conference earlier this weekinstituteforgovernment.org.ukThe Liberal Democrats will judge the government on what its new homes deliver | Institute for GovernmentEd Davey's party used its conference in Brighton to set out its stall on housebuilding. 055