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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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Cassia Rowland @cassiarowland.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I joined BBC News in the studio this morning to explain what's happening with prison releases: who is being released, and why? For the full details, including what got us into this mess, have a look at our explainer: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/pr...

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Jill Rutter @jillongovt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Treasury underestimated the impact of the triple lock was that they did not anticipate the seesaw between inflation and earnings. That is what has led to the big rise in spending and the pension growing well ahead of earnings. There are proposals around to ensure it grows with earnings.

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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📣 Arts & humanities researchers: applications are open for the AHRC Engaging with Government Course 2027. Learn how policymaking works, engage effectively with government, and boost your policy impact. Apply by 29 Oct 2026. 🔗 www.ukri.org/events/engag...

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Engaging with government course 2027

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Alice Lilly @aliceolilly.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Some 🚨personal news🚨 After 11 brilliant years at IfG (time that on a personal level has included one cross-country move and the addition of one child) I've decided it's time for a new challenge! From 1 Sept I'm going freelance. If you'd like to work together, I'm on alice[at]aliceolilly[dot]com

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Alice Lilly @aliceolilly.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

This is well worth a read. Levels of abuse directed at MPs and their staff-who are often the ones opening emails and letters and picking up phones- are shocking.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 06/08/2026

Andy Burnham must avoid repeating Keir Starmer’s failed ‘civil service reset’ For a PM who prides himself on plain speaking, he could do worse than start with an honest conversation about the relationship with the civil service www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/andy...

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Andy Burnham must avoid repeating Keir Starmer’s failed ‘civil service reset’ | Institute for Government

Platitudes and generalisms serve no one: we need an honest conversation about trust.

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Stuart Hoddinott @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

This is a genuinely exciting announcement about Burnham's intention for public service reform There are some potentially massive changes to the way that services are funded and operate A few things that jumped out at me 👇 www.gov.uk/government/p...

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Rewiring the State – Cabinet Statement (HTML)

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Stuart Hoddinott @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

New comment: PM buy-in is needed to reform adult social care, so yesterday's speech was positive And political consensus would help. But waiting for consensus shouldn't stop reform, else Burnham risks becoming the latest PM to fail on social care www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...

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Burnham can’t take the politics out of social care reform | Institute for Government

The new PM will have to prioritise to make progress on social care during this parliament

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Stuart Hoddinott @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

NEW BLOG: organisational boundaries in local govt, the NHS and police do not match up That's a problem for Burnham's devo ambitions He should intervene now to create an aligned system that paves the way for future public services devo More 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/burn...

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Burnham’s devolution agenda can lay strong foundations for public service reform | Institute for Government

The new PM needs to align the boundaries of services in local areas.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 23/07/2026

Burnham is right to create an Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Adopting the IfG’s proposals to redesign the centre of government should enable the new prime minister to drive government more effectively, says @alexgathomas.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/burn...

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Burnham is right to create an Office of the Prime Minister and Cabinet | Institute for Government

Reforms to No10 and the Cabinet Office must be more than a rebranding exercise.

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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

New @instituteforgovernment.org.uk comment from me and @aliceolilly.bsky.social Burnham is right to identify parliament as a source of useful scrutiny rather than a problem to be managed, but fixing relations with MPs will require more than warm words and should be backed by bigger changes.

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Fixing relations with MPs will require more than warm words from Andy Burnham | Institute for Government

Andy Burnham should be prepared to redistribute power in Parliament.

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Alex Thomas @alexgathomas.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Major machinery of govt changes including - finally! - the creation of an Office for the Prime Minister and Cabinet Long overdue and excellent news that the Burnham govt has grasped this nettle questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-stat...

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Written statements - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament

Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.

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Megan Bryer @meganbryer.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Burnham’s cabinet is the first to achieve gender parity. And the Office for Equality and Opportunity will move to the MHCLG with Bridget Phillipson remaining in post as Minister for Women and Equalities. Here’s our IfG breakdown of what yesterday’s announcements mean for women in government … 🧵

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Philip Nye @philipnye.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

As cabinet appointments start to come in, a reminder that we (@instituteforgovernment.org.uk) hold a database of all ministerial appointments back to 1979 It's easy to look up all the previous holders of a post, all the roles someone has had etc: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ministers-da...

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IfG Ministers Database | Institute for Government

Search our database of all government ministers since 1979.

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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The Who's Who of the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk make sure you're following for the latest analysis on what Andy Burnham's upcoming announcements on ministers and policy mean for public services, devolution, public finances, parliament, the civil service and much more!

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Cassia Rowland @cassiarowland.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The day’s first casualty: James Timpson resigns as prisons minister. This is a big surprise! Timpson had a long history as a prisons reformer before entering government and seen as one of Starmer’s more innovative & exciting appointments. He’s also delivered a big change programme in gov. So: why?

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Prisons minister Lord Timpson quits government

The businessman said it was an "honour" to serve in the post, but the BBC understands he feels he has achieved all he can in the role.

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Tim Durrant @timdurrant.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Keir Starmer has started his final week as PM. So what have been the big moments of his premiership, and what can his successor learn from the last two years? We @instituteforgovernment.org.uk have been having a look back... www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

A timeline showing key moments from Starmer's premiership

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Stuart Hoddinott @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Agree with Jill that this would be a very short timetable But if he does go for it, we wrote about the approach he should take: 1. Pick a few priorities with a clear vision (devo?) 2. Build on Starmer's successes 3. Force depts to collaborate www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/burn...

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Burnham should learn from Starmer’s successes and failures on public services | Institute for Government

Keir Starmer squandered the opportunity to reform public services.

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Cath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Ok seen a few of these stories now. It's weird, given how many mid-term changes of PM we have had lately, that people don't remember they don't have shadow cabinets and there are many reasons they literally can't 'appoint' their picks before actually becoming PM. www.ft.com/content/66ad...

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Andy Burnham warned over lack of cabinet as Number 10 transition talks step up

Prospective Labour prime minister could take office as soon as July 20

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Cassia Rowland @cassiarowland.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

NEW REPORT: How to deliver digital transformation in public services. Successive governments have looked to digital solutions for problems facing public services – with varying success. We’ve looked at past examples and drawn out 7 lessons for people working on future programmes:

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How to deliver digital transformation in public services | Institute for Government

A practical guide to improve the design and delivery of digital transformation programmes in public services.

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IfG Academy @ifgacademy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

@teodorgrama.bsky.social is an L&D Officer, supporting external experts looking to engage with government. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, music and heated debates over pop culture Fun fact: he’s recently started hosting a book club – and is always in the market for book recommendations! 📚

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Thomas Pope @tompope.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Latest from me and @hannahkeenan.bsky.social for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Burnham might be mulling breaking up the Treasury. He’s right to want to reform the centre, but no.10 and cabinet office should be his focus. HMT reorg would be a distraction and would not fix underlying problems

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Cath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

You cannot undertake a comprehensive preparation for government programme in under a month and Burnham and his team should not try. Me for @politicshome.bsky.social on how Burnham and his team should prioritise in their prep for govt www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

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Andy Burnham has little time to prepare for government - he must focus on a clear overall vision

When he took over as Prime Minister in June 2007, Gordon Brown had been thinking about the job for over a decade and planning the succession for ma...

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Social Market Foundation @smfthinktank.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

📢 NEW ENTY-LEVEL OPPORTUNITY 📢 This is a genuinely entry-level opportunity to work in the think tank sector, for those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We're proud to be part of this year's Policy Futures Programme, recruiting a Trainee Researcher. Apply ⬇️ www.smf.co.uk/new-opportun...

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New opportunity: Trainee Researcher - Social Market Foundation.

Research trainee opportunity with a think tank, as a participant in the Policy Futures Programme.

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Cath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

PSA for the weekend (and because i went and counted): - Since 1945 there have been 9 PMs entering office following a GE (8 if you don't count Wilson twice). - There have been 10 who have become PM following a mid-term change.

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Giles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Here is my considered take on what I think Brexit has done to our economy. Being inscrutable, you'll have to click here to discover what I really think.

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Megan Bryer @meganbryer.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Defence secretary John Healey has just resigned over the govt's Defence Investment Plan, writing that it "falls well short of what is required for defence and the country at this dangerous time". We're getting our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk resignation chart fired back up..

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Paddy McAlary @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Government plan to use parliament to protect against judicial review for clean energy infrastructure This could help speed up infrastructure, but reforms won't be easy to implement and should be accompanied by a wider assessment of parliament's role in infrastructure Some thoughts from me 👇

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Harriet Shaw @shawharriet.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

1/ I’ve set out why recent local election gains by opposition parties – especially Reform UK – could make it harder for Labour mayors in the North and Midlands to get things done. A quick thread 🧵

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Alex Thomas @alexgathomas.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

A new piece from @hannahkeenan.bsky.social and me on Danny Kruger’s plans for the centre of government under Reform UK Some useful proposals, some mistakes, but based on a fundamental misdiagnosis www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/dann...

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Danny Kruger will only fix the centre of government if he works out why it’s broken | Institute for Government

Reform UK are yet to understand the complex realities of power inside government.

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Cath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

In which i worry about the constitutional literacy of our politicians. Two recent examples of mistaken, or deliberate misreading, of core principles about the role of PM and the issue of confidence. @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/labo...

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Labour leadership uncertainty highlights growing ignorance about the UK’s constitution | Institute for Government

Talk of acting prime ministers and shutting down government risks creating constitutional confusion.

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Shaina Sangha @shaina-sangha.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Home Sec using secondary powers from a 1970s immigration act to enact sweeping changes to ILR. This will put many people (and the govt) in legal peril. New @instituteforgovernment.org.uk piece from me on this. N.B. Burnham has said these changes should go ahead. tinyurl.com/3snksf3r

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Shabana Mahmood’s retrospective action on immigration could undermine trust in government | Institute for Government

The home secretary’s immigration reforms could put her on collision course with the courts

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Vicky Elliott @msvkelliott.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Highlight of the week so far: delivering a @ifgacademy.bsky.social session for the @britishacademy.bsky.social Elevate programme with the wonderful @profarlenehh.bsky.social and @teodorgrama.bsky.social. The sun shone in York and delegates were very thoughtful on how best to engage with government.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 18/05/2026

Old problems and new challenges can be addressed by a government with the right ideas and commitment. But claiming the UK is ‘ungovernable’ is a dereliction of responsibility www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/is-u...

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Is the UK ungovernable? | Institute for Government

Old problems and new challenges can be addressed by a government with the right ideas and commitment.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 15/05/2026

Thirty-seven bills were announced in the 2026 King's Speech. However, with big questions about whether the government can deliver on its plans, it is a legislative programme which may end up leaving many unsatisfied www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/king...

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Ten things we learned from the King’s Speech 2026 | Institute for Government

What did the King’s Speech tell us about the government’s priorities for the new session?

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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 · 14/05/2026

Ok so yes, looks like he was.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 14/05/2026

The King’s Speech promised proposals to strengthen and safeguard the civil service – an essential and overdue commitment which draws on long-standing IfG recommendations www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...

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The government adopts IfG plans for civil service reform | Institute for Government

Legislation is needed to strengthen accountability and responsibility at the top of government.

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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

4 quick thoughts on the King's Speech 1) It's BIG - 37 bills in the background briefing including carried over and draft bills Very unusual for a second parliamentary session - it's very unlikely all of these will end up on the statute book by the end of the session

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 13/05/2026

In the King's Speech, it was announced that the government will bring forward proposals to strengthen and improve the civil service. @alexgathomas.bsky.social says this is a huge moment for government reform. 📖 Read our view on how to achieve this www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

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Megan Bryer @meganbryer.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

New ministerial appointments have been made following yesterday's 4 resignations. Our updated waffle chart and explainer has the latest info... 1/4

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Alice Lilly @aliceolilly.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

On a procedural point- the debate on King’s Speech will start later on tomorrow, with PM and LOTO speaking. Then there will be several days of debate in the Commons with each day taking a different theme- usually chosen by the LOTO.

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Jack Burrows-Worlidge @jackworlidge.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Westminster attention is very much not on policy issues today…but it still feels like a fitting time for two big reports setting out different visions for Labour's agenda 🧵 www.cityam.com/going-for-gr...

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Going for growth? Labour groups set out competing visions for economic strategy

Both the left-wing Tribune group of MPs and the more centrist Labour Growth Group published pamphlets setting out economics policy ideas.

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Tim Durrant @timdurrant.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Great work from @meganbryer.bsky.social updating our @instituteforgovernment.org.uk ministerial resignation chart with Miatta Fahnbulleh's decision You can see our full list of resignations since 1979 here: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

A chart showing how many ministers have resigned under different prime ministers; Starmer has seen the most ministers resign by this point in his premiership

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Cath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

“The Labour Party has a process for challenging a leader and that has not been triggered." + Darren Jones this morning saying PM still had support, despite the resignations. And MPs were out yesterday saying that they supported PM. And yet it still feels like herd is moving. So (hear me out)..

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Cath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

After the 'make or break' PM speech, commentary may move on to the 'make of break' King's speech on Wednesday. But how easily can you make changes to that at this stage? Small, but significant changes, maybe. Wholesale change not so much.

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 29/04/2026

Parliament will be prorogued today, signalling the end of the 2024-26 parliamentary session. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/pr... But what progress did the government make on its legislative agenda? Our graphic sets out the status of the government's King's Speech bills

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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