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David Tripepi-Lewis

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Director, @inflect.bsky.social (www.inflect.co.uk) and associate, @instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Electric vehicles are meant to cut costs and carbon. But that is not the full picture. Emily Wallace raises questions of fairness, policy and how employers support the transition. Read more: www.inflect.co.uk/the-ev-trans...
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The EV Transition's Fairness Problem
Electric vehicles promise lower costs, but for many drivers the reality is different. Emily explores EV charging costs, mileage rates, and what employers must rethink.
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Recent polling shows that backing for the Governments 2050 #NetZero target has fallen sharply since 2021. If the UK wants to lead in the low carbon economy, the government must sharpen its economic case and take on misinformation head on. Read more from @seancodrington.bsky.social - bit.ly/4cHDSX5
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Net Zero and Public Opinion: What Recent UK Polling Reveals
Support for net zero remains strong, but recent UK polling shows rising scepticism. We explore what is driving the shift and how government can rebuild confidence.
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Inflect @inflect.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Transport devolution is moving into a new phase 🚆 Transport for the City Regions brings bigger budgets and greater flexibility across funding pots. It also brings tougher local choices. It is no longer just about how much funding there is, but how mayors decide to allocate it. bit.ly/4bRP7fs
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Understanding the Next Phase of Transport Devolution
Transport devolution is entering a new phase as CRSTS gives way to Transport for the City Regions. Larger budgets and 10% flexibility will reshape local political decisions.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 31/10/2025
EVENT | The UK-EU ‘reset': Six months on Join us! Professor @anandmenon.bsky.social and Sir Ivan Rogers will explore the UK's new 'deal' with the EU and how much progress has been made on it. @jillongovt.bsky.social and @calummillerld.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/six-mo...
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
A the end of last month @instituteforgovernment.org.uk headed to Bournemouth for the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2025 We held an event in partnership with @uniofsurrey.bsky.social exploring how local places can ensure devolution delivers economic growth, chaired by @tompope.bsky.social
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Last week the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk travelled north to Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference 2025. At our event on the Monday, with @uniofsurrey.bsky.social & chaired by @tompope.bsky.social we explored how local places can maximise the benefits of devolution to drive growth
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Thomas Pope @tompope.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
New @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report by me, @gemmatetlow.bsky.social and @jillongovt.bsky.social on how Reeves should approach tax this Autumn With tax rises inevitable, Reeves should reject path of least resistance and embrace tax reform 1/3 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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The 2025 budget and beyond: How Rachel Reeves can approach tax reform to help drive growth | Institute for Government
A big autumn approaches for the chancellor.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 09/09/2025
TODAY: Delivering the government’s economic growth mission: What is the role of the industrial strategy? Join us live at 12:30 as we explore how the industrial strategy can unlock growth across frontier sectors and the steps required to make it work www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/delive...
A banner from the Institute for Government advertising it's event called 'Delivering the government’s economic growth mission: What is the role of the industrial strategy?' on Tuesday 9 September, 12:30-13:30
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 10/09/2025
Going to the Lib Dem Conference in Bournemouth? 📆 Join us on Monday 22 September, 11:30, for our event on boosting trade and unlocking investment in an uncertain world. With @clivejonesmp.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...
A banner from the Institute for Government for an event at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Bournemouth.

Boosting trade and unlocking investment in an uncertain world 
Monday 22 September | 11:30–12:30
Speakers:

Clive Jones MP, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Trade
Helen Bower-Easton CBE, Director of Communications at the Financial Conduct Authority
Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman at the City of London Corporation
Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government
This event will be chaired by Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government.

Location: Meyrick Suite, Bournemouth International Centre

This event is in partnership with the City of London Corporation.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 10/09/2025
How can local places ensure devolution delivers economic growth? 📅 Monday 22 Sep | 18:15–19:15 Don't miss our event at the Lib Dem Conference with @kathpinnock.bsky.social @uniofsurrey.bsky.social @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @tompope.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...
A banner from the Institute for Government for an event at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Bournemouth.

How can local places ensure devolution delivers economic growth?  
Monday 22 September | 18:15–19:15
Speakers:

Baroness Pinnock, Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson on Housing, Communities and Local Government
Professor Lisa Collins, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the University of Surrey
Dr Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government
Cllr Lucy Nethsingha, Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council
This event will be chaired by Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government.

Location: Avon Room, Bournemouth International Centre

This event is in partnership with the University of Surrey.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 11/09/2025
Sir Nick Clegg: Big tech, AI and political conflict 📅 Sunday 21 Sept | 19:45-20:45 Don't miss our event at the Lib Dem Party Conference in Bournemouth when the former Leader of the Lib Dems will be in conversation with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...
A banner from the Institute for Government for an event at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Bournemouth.

Sir Nick Clegg in conversation: Big Tech, AI and Political Conflict
Sunday 21 September | 19:45-20:45
Speaker:

Sir Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Liberal Democrats
This event will be chaired by Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government.

Location: Tregonwell Hall, Bournemouth International Centre
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/09/2025
Join the IfG at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. The first event will see our speakers discuss how the industrial strategy can drive growth. @praneshippr.bsky.social, Amanda Wolthuizen, @gilesyb.bsky.social @gemmatetlow.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/09/2025
📍Join us! How can local places maximise the benefits of devolution to drive economic growth? @lcrmayor.bsky.social Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Lisa Collins @uniofsurrey.bsky.social @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @tompope.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/09/2025
Another IfG fringe event at the Labour Party Conference: How can the government make its health reforms a success? @kevinmckenna.co.uk, Professor Nicola Ranger @rcn.org.uk, @theasrstein.bsky.social @nuffieldtrust.org.uk @njdavies.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/09/2025
How can technology support place-based public services? Another IfG fringe event at the Labour Party Conference, with Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe @pwc-uk.bsky.social @jesstud.bsky.social @wearenewlocal.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/09/2025
The last event of the day at the IfG at Labour Party Conference will host Michael Shanks MP, @samalvis.bsky.social, Sam Peacock @sse.com, @dharavyas.bsky.social @energy-uk.org.uk @jillongovt.bsky.social Do not miss out on all the other events! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/09/2025
How can government use leadership and innovation to deliver for the public? On the last day of Labour Party Conference the IfG will host another series of events @kellyipsosuk.bsky.social, @paconsulting.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/09/2025
How should the government successfully implement and enhance devolution across the North of England? @akashpaun.bsky.social will chair another IfG event with: @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social @livuniheseltine.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-la...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 15/09/2025
EVENT | ⏰ Join us tomorrow ⏰ How can changes to NHS incentives help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan? With Thomas Cawston @novartis.bsky.social @sallygainsbury.bsky.social Anita Charlesworth, Hardev Virdee, @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-in...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 16/09/2025
‼️TODAY⏰How can changes to NHS incentives help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan? How will the 10 Year Health Plan incentivise the right behaviours and ways of working? @sallygainsbury.bsky.social @novartis.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-in...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 09/07/2025
📸Snapshots | Productivity Pitches #7: Welfare Eileen Broderick, Sarah Gamble, Richard Clifton, Kevin Donaghy and Professor Melanie Jones @productivity.bsky.social presented examples of innovation across public services, focusing on welfare. Watch💻: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/produc...
From the right, Richard Clifton and Nick DaviesFrom the right, Kevin Donaghy and Nick DaviesFrom the right, Professor Melanie Jones and Nick Davies
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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
New report from me & @tompope.bsky.social We explore how strategic authorities can develop effective economic strategies - providing insights for local leaders and officials looking to develop robust strategies & strengthen their local economies www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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How strategic authorities can develop effective local economic plans | Institute for Government
Local economic strategies can be powerful drivers of prosperity and growth.
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 23/05/2025
Are you a commercially minded communicator with a passion for public policy? We are looking for a Senior Partnerships Officer to join our team. Applications are open until Sunday 8 June - find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
A job advert from the IfG for a Senior Partnerships Officer.

Salary: £35,000-£39,000

Deadline: Sunday 8 June, 23:00
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/05/2025
EVENT | Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors? 📅Wednesday 21 May, 09.30-10.30 Join us to discuss what lessons England’s growing cohort of mayors can learn from other countries. 🎫Sign up: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/effect...
IfG event banner for an event titled 'Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors?'. Event is on Wednesday 21 May 2025, 09:30 — 10:30 (BST). 

Speakers:
- Professor Jorrit de Jong, Director of Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University
- Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government
- Akash Paun, Programme Director for Devolution.
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Sophie Metcalfe @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
NEW 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/...
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Policy making for left-behind groups: School readiness | Institute for Government
How can government start closing the opportunity gap in early years education?
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 12/03/2025
Work with us! We are looking for a Researcher to join our devolution team. You will have the opportunity to engage with senior policymakers and experts from all parts of the UK. 📅 Applications close on Monday 31 March, 14:00. Find out more 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
A job advert to join the IfG's devolution team as a researcher.

This is a permanent position, starting as soon as notice periods allow.

Salary: £32,000 to £37,000 depending on skills and experience.

Deadline: Monday 31 March, 14:00
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 14/03/2025
How can the government support mayoral combined authorities to deliver economic growth? This week were joined by an expert panel featuring @jimmcmahon.co.uk @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social to discuss government support for MCAs 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/mayora...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 13/03/2025
TODAY: What is Keir Starmer’s new plan for government reform? Join us at 13:00 for our expert analysis of the PM’s plans to overhaul the state. @drmatthewgill.bsky.social @hannahkeenan.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keir-s...
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What is Keir Starmer’s new plan for government reform?
Thursday 13 March, 13:00-14:00

Dr Matthew Gill, Programme Director at the Institute for Government
Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government
Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government

The event will be chaired by Dr Catherine Haddon, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
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Teodor 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!
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 04/02/2025
"There isn't a tension with the growth mission. Far from it." @chrisstark.bsky.social tells us why he doesn't think the government's plans to decarbonise the power system by 2030 will conflict with its plans for growth. 📺 Watch the full event www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 05/02/2025
📸Snapshots | How can the government accelerate its clean power mission? We were joined by @rosahodgkin.bsky.social @neso-energy.bsky.social @chrisstark.bsky.social @dharavyas.bsky.social to discuss the government's clean power mission Watch back💻 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
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Millie Mitchell @milliemitchell.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
NEW: The @instituteforgov.bsky.social has today published exclusive interviews with nine former Scottish and Welsh Ministers. The transcripts are full of insights into brexit, the pandemic, and government breakdowns. But what advice did they have for their fellow ministers?
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 24/01/2025
📸 IfG's Government 2025 conference This week we brought together influential speakers and experts to explore the key questions for government in 2025, including @darrenpjones.bsky.social @jimmcmahon.co.uk & Alex Burghart MP 🎧Watch or listen back www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the TreasuryDaisy Cooper MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal DemocratsAlex Burghart MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of LancasterJim McMahon MP, Minister of State (Minister for Local Government and English Devolution)
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Sam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 17/01/2025
🎙️Rachel Reeves takes a Gilt Trip.. A busy and brilliant @instituteforgov.bsky.social podcast with: @estwebber.bsky.social @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @jackworlidge.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/r...
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Rachel Reeves takes a gilt trip
Podcast Episode · INSIDE BRIEFING with Institute for Government · 17/01/2025 · 47m
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Alex Thomas @alexgathomas.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
Here watching Pat McFadden “I haven’t got this all figured out from beginning to end” “Hardworking and diligent civil servants… the people are good but the systems and structures… are outdated” “More interested in an answer rather than a grievance”
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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 25/11/2024
EVENT | In conversation with Cat Little, Civil Service Chief Operating Officer Join us on Monday 2 December at 3pm to hear Cat Little discuss civil service reform and what the civil service will look like in 2030. 👇Register www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/cat-li...
In conversation with Cat Little, Civil Service Chief Operating Officer. Cat Little will be in conversation with Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government, on Monday 02 December at 15.00.
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