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The Robert Jenrick affair has the potential to do lasting damage to the government

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"It's not our job to broadcast government propaganda. It is our job to hold them to account" – @KateEMcCann discusses Number 10's plans to hold daily televised press briefings. Watch the full event on the media's coverage of the coronavirus crisis

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As Dominic Raab says he didn't realise how reliant the UK is on the Dover-Calais crossing, here's a look at just how much lorry traffic and trade with the EU passes through Dover and other major UK ports. Read our report on customs for more analysis:

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Today we'll be welcoming @theresa_may to deliver the James Brokenshire lecture on public service and restoring faith in politics. The former PM will also be in conversation with @bronwenmaddox . Watch live from 12pm 👇🏾🖥

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How MPs just voted in the second round of #brexit indicative votes

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The Robert Jenrick affair has the potential to do lasting damage to the government, says @jillongovt

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"This extraordinary proposal is deeply at odds with the best traditions of British democracy." Lord Evans, chair of @PublicStandards , gives his verdict on the Owen Paterson vote at our ethical standards in government conference – watch the full event

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The government is wrong to fight Baroness Hallett’s demands and its continued intransigence risks undermining the Covid inquiry

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"I do this for a living and I can't find the single document that says this is what we're going to do on housing." @MLiebreich shares his thoughts on heat and the need for greater clarity from the govt – watch the full discussion on delivering net zero

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Why Gavin Williamson should go too - new from ⁦ @bronwenmaddox ⁩

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For the long series of serious misjudgements about schools during the pandemic, the buck should stop with the secretary of state

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"In a post-truth world, the value of a mechanism which enables a small group of parliamentarians to enforce the principle that politicians must tell the truth is of exceptional value to our democracy" @DrHannahWhite

The extraordinary significance of the Privileges Committee verdict on Boris Johnson | Institute for...

A small group of parliamentarians has enforced the principle that politicians must tell the truth

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A small group of parliamentarians has enforced the principle that politicians must tell the truth. Read @DrHannahWhite 's comment on the extraordinary significance of the Privileges Committee verdict on Boris Johnson

The extraordinary significance of the Privileges Committee verdict on Boris Johnson | Institute for...

A small group of parliamentarians has enforced the principle that politicians must tell the truth

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[NEW] Rishi Sunak must authorise access talks between Labour and the civil service to start before the end of January. But how can Labour use the next 12 months or fewer to prepare for a possible transition into power? 📖Read our latest report

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"not even a prime minister can disregard the principle that the legislature must be told the truth." Read @DrHannahWhite 's comment on the extraordinary significance of the Privileges Committee verdict on Boris Johnson

The extraordinary significance of the Privileges Committee verdict on Boris Johnson | Institute for...

A small group of parliamentarians has enforced the principle that politicians must tell the truth

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Boris Johnson’s government has chosen to prioritise regulatory freedom over a close relationship with the EU. So would a deal on the UK-EU future relationship actually make a difference? Read our explainer on what a deal and no-deal outcome would mean

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PODCAST 🎙 Boris Johnson's partygate hangover returns Special guest @PippaCrerar , who led the way in the reporting of partygate, joins @DrHannahWhite @cath_haddon @jillongovt to weigh up Boris Johnson’s Privileges Committee hearing

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How the composition of the Scottish government has changed from 1999–2016 – in GIF form. #Elections2016

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The next PM should seriously consider the threat that a no deal #Brexit poses to Northern Ireland. But, @jillongovt argues, neither Jeremy Hunt nor Boris Johnson have shown any signs of doing so

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Esther McVey is not the first minister to ignore an official watchdog. @ben_guerin says this exposes the problems in ministerial accountability

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Setting aside a telling-off by the NAO and a stunt from Labour, Esther McVey has escaped unscathed from the Universal Credit row. Effectively she has not been held to account, says @ben_guerin

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What is in the UK–EU Brexit deal – and what does it all mean? Read our analysis of the new UK–EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the implications for key areas such as goods, services, data, fisheries, law and justice and more

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Would @RoryStewartUK return to the Conservative Party? @bronwenmaddox chats to the former International Development Secretary about his future plans, the govt's Covid-19 response and the UK's place in the world after Brexit – listen to the full discussion

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The UK’s failure to fulfil its existing obligations in the Brexit treaty makes finding a compromise on the Northern Ireland protocol much harder to achieve, says @ThimontJack

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EVENT: Labour has proposed a new, independent Ethics and Integrity Commission to strengthen standards in government. Join us on Thursday 13 July when @AngelaRayner will set out her vision for how the commission would work followed by a Q&A with @timd_IFG

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@Dr_PhilippaW , SNP spokesperson for Europe, also spoke to us about what the UK government's internal market legislation will mean for the powers of the devolved administration

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Boris Johnson says he will give MPs until 6 November for further scrutiny of the Withdrawal Agreement Bill if Labour votes in favour of an early general election. How would that compare with time spent in Parliament on legislation for other EU treaties?

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The Illegal Migration Bill highlights how expectations of legislative scrutiny have plummeted, says @DrHannahWhite

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Expectations of parliamentary scrutiny of legislation have dropped over the past decade.

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The government's approach to civil service appointments has been an unforced error There are clear and established ways for ministers to bring in outside expertise into government, writes @DrHannahWhite

The government’s approach to civil service appointments has been an unforced error | Institute for...

There are clear and established ways for ministers to bring in outside expertise into government.

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New index ranks best performing civil services in the world #InCiSE

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Boris Johnson's government has published the revised Withdrawal Agreement Bill, the legislation needed to implement the Brexit deal. What does the bill say – and what has changed from the version published back in October? We explain

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"I think we're now in a position where politicians have responsibility without power." ICYMI - former PM @trussliz joined us this week to discuss the use of institutions, her mini-budget and how the UK could achieve faster economic growth

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[NEW REPORT] The government's failure to make contingency plans for English schools in the summer of 2020 is the most “unforgiveable aspect” of its handling of education during the coronavirus pandemic

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"I think this is the single biggest thing I could do to change life chances in Greater Manchester" 📺🎧 Watch or listen back to our event on what next for levelling up We heard from @AndyBurnhamGM @Debbie_abrahams @JenWilliams_FT and @AndyWWestwood

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TOMORROW: Angela Rayner MP: how Labour would rebuild trust in public life Join us on Monday 29 November at 11am to hear @AngelaRayner deliver a keynote speech on her party's proposals, followed by an in conversation with @bronwenmaddox – register now

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Who writes the Queen's Speech?

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What could happen if a vote of no confidence passes in the House of Commons

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The Malthouse compromise on #Brexit may unite elements of the Conservative Party – but shows zero understanding of what might work in Brussels

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A new prime minister intent on no deal #Brexit can't be stopped by MPs

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Jonathan Jones, Head of the UK government's legal department, has reportedly resigned over Brexit. In February, he spoke to @Raphael_Hogarth and @cath_haddon about the role of government lawyers in policy making and advising ministers - watch it here

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What can @GDSTeam do to support government in engaging citizens in the development of policy? Watch or listen to our in conversation with @WillmottPaul @DavinsonJoanna and @thommeread on the future of UK digital government

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"There is a real concern about the way in which the govt is holding parliament, the devolved administrations and other key stakeholders in contempt" – @PaulBlomfieldMP talks to us about parliament's ability to influence talks on a UK–EU trade deal

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At his select committee hearing, Dominic Cummings has criticised the decision to wait until spring 2022 to launch a coronavirus inquiry. Read our case for the coronavirus inquiry - and why delaying it will make it harder to learn the lessons

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"We have to make the vaccine available globally. And I’m afraid, to date, we’ve failed to do that." @JeremyFarrar discusses vaccine sharing and warns new, dangerous variants will emerge if we leave poorer countries with inequitable access to vaccines

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78 MPs have announced they that they will not stand again at the next general election. What parties do they belong to? How long have they been in the Commons? And how does this compare to other general elections. Check out our updated explainer

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The government’s promise to go on strike was always an empty threat

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"Judges are not the enemies of the people, nor indeed of the government." Watch or listen to the Attorney General @VictoriaPrentis 's keynote speech on the rule of law 📺🎧

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Aviation and the European Common Aviation Area: what are the five options for an aviation deal with the EU after #Brexit ?

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[NEW REPORT] The PM's refusal to extend the transition period gambled on the fact that the UK could handle any disruption from Brexit - this was a high-risk bet. But with just eight weeks to go, our report finds that the UK is not ready

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As Nicola Sturgeon sets out her pitch for a second referendum on Scottish independence to be held in 2020. But with the path to the first vote taking over three years, when and how #indyref2 could take place? Our latest report explores

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[NEW] The Illegal Migration Bill Seven questions the government needs to answer about the bill if it has any chance of helping the PM ‘stop the boats'.

The Illegal Migration Bill: seven questions for the government to answer | Institute for Government

Seven questions the government needs to answer about the Illegal Migration Bill if it has any chance of helping the PM ‘stop the boats'.

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How #brexit is throwing policies& projects off course: a list of what has been left behind

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Boris Johnson says "now is not the time" for a public inquiry into the government's handling of coronavirus. But the PM is wrong – he should establish the inquiry in May, to allow it to begin its investigations in the autumn

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"Like the Conservatives, Labour has done little row back on the spending cuts already pencilled in for the next parliament." @gemmatetlow , IfG Chief Economist, gives her verdict to Labour's manifesto. Join our webinar at 16:00 for more

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Current composition of the House of Commons following latest resignations #PMQs

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[NEW] Treasury ‘orthodoxy’: What is it? And is it a problem for government? Our report by @Gilesyb @ollybartrum @RhysClyne says the department wields too much influence across government and dominates strategic thinking at the centre. 📖 Read the report

Treasury ‘orthodoxy’ | Institute for Government

The Treasury wields too much influence across government and dominates strategic thinking at the centre.

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"We must reject the culture of exceptionalism." This week we welcomed @theresa_may for the James Brokenshire lecture on public service and restoring faith in politics. Watch or listen back to the event

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It’s a deal – on #Brexit phase one. Does the Government understand what it has signed up to?

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The Robert Jenrick affair has the potential to do lasting damage to the government

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The Internal Market Bill breaks international law and lays the ground to break more law

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"It feels like the Scotland Office is draped in a Union Jack and is there to be the eyes and ears of the UK government in Scotland rather than fighting Scotland's corner in the UK." 📺 Watch our event with @AnasSarwar on Scotland's constitutional future

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Which countries have the most effective civil service? See our new #InCiSE index with @BlavatnikSchool

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"The default in our culture is, if the PM is there, the political correspondent is there" – @EvanHD discusses whether the media's coronavirus coverage has been too focused on the politics and whether the right people are being sent to report on the crisis

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"In these challenging times our mission is more essential than ever and I look forward to leading our fantastic team in making government work better for everyone.” @DrHannahWhite appointed as director of the Institute for Government

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The Queen's Speech and the Fixed-term Parliaments Act: what happens if the Govt loses the vote

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Setting aside a telling-off by the NAO and a stunt from Labour, Esther McVey has escaped unscathed from the Universal Credit row. Effectively she has not been held to account, says @ben_guerin

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The WASPI pension row has highlighted important lessons for policy makers An Ombudsman report into pension age change highlights big lessons for government, writes @jillongovt

The WASPI pension row has highlighted important lessons for policy makers | Institute for Government

An Ombudsman report into pension age change highlights big lessons for government.

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EVENT: How would Labour rebuild trust in public life? Join us on Monday 29 November at 11am when @AngelaRayner , Deputy Leader of @UKLabour , will deliver a keynote speech followed by an in conversation with @bronwenmaddox

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Four uncomfortable truths about a UK - US trade deal post #Brexit

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[NEW REPORT] How did the UK government handle schools during the Covid-19 pandemic? Our report finds that the biggest failure was a refusal to make contingency plans over the summer and autumn of 2020 for potential school closures and exam cancellations

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson has granted the opposition access talks with the civil service. We explain what access talks involve, what can be discussed and how useful they are

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The UK and the EU have agreed a trade deal. We will set out our analysis once the final text of the deal is published. But in the meantime, here is some reading to get you up to speed on the talks and what needs to be done before the deal takes effect

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An announcement of a UK–EU deal is expected soon. In the meantime, we've pulled together a list of IfG explainers to help you get up to speed on the negotiations, what a deal could look like and whether the UK is ready for the end of the transition period

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EVENT: The systems designed to uphold standards in public life have been called into question in the wake of the Owen Paterson row. So what would Labour do to rebuild trust in public life? Join us on Monday 29 Nov when we'll hear from @AngelaRayner

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The Malthouse compromise prizes Conservative unity over #Brexit negotiability

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The biggest risk for the government is whether the Jenrick story has links to Downing Street

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"We've got to plan ahead or we will have real serious problems" @Minette_Batters , president @NFUtweets , discusses the conditions facing members, such as soaring inflation and the impact of the war in Ukraine – and whether the govt's measures go far enough

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The Withdrawal Agreement specifies that the transition period will last until 31 December 2020. What stays the same – and what will change – during that time? Here's what you need to know

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The dissolution of parliament will take place on 30 May ahead of a general election on 4 July. But what is dissolution? And what does it mean for parliamentary business, including legislation?

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The government has lost its High Court bid to prevent the Covid inquiry from seeing Boris Johnson's unredacted WhatsApp messages and other documents. @SirJJKC told us last month that the government's prospects of winning its judicial review looked slim

The government faces an uphill battle in its judicial review of Covid inquiry WhatsApps | Instit...

The likelihood is that the court will say the chair should be the one to decide how she goes about the inquiry, and what material she needs to see.

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"The government never ever thinks about engagement first." Watch our event on energy policy decisions and what the govt's priorities should be as it tries to meet its net zero target, with Baroness Brown of Cambridge @guynewey @ELPinchbeck @Will_McDowall

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With MPs due to return to Westminster tomorrow to agree new social distancing procedures in the Commons, here's our report on why abandoning virtual proceedings will reduce parliament’s ability to scrutinise the govt and effectively disenfranchise many MPs

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At #PMQs Boris Johnson says there will be an independent inquiry into the coronavirus response. But, as @Emma_Norris previously argued, a rapid review is also essential to be better prepared for a second wave

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Dominic Cummings has done most damage to the prime minister and health secretary, but his portrait of the incompetence of government rings true and demands response, says @bronwenmaddox

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What should governments do about vaccine hesitancy? @JeremyFarrar tells us why he favours focusing on communication and persuasion rather than coercion – but adds that, in most of the world, the issue is actually vaccine access not vaccine hesitancy

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Civil servants’ median salaries at each grade have reduced in real terms by between 12% and 23% since 2010. Read our explainer to find out more about how much civil servants are paid, who sets it and the risks of low civil service pay

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Local elections will take place in England, Scotland and Wales on Thursday 5 May. How many seats are being contested? What happened in previous elections? And what is voter turnover like in local elections? We explain

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🎧 NEW: Can the government fix the housing crisis? Housing policy expert and former No.10 adviser @tobylloyd joins @DrHannahWhite and @PJTheEconomist @TheIFS to make sense of what has gone wrong with housing.

Can the next government fix the housing crisis? | Institute for Government

Hannah and Paul are joined by Toby Lloyd, a housing policy expert and former No.10 adviser, to make sense of what has gone wrong with housing.

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The Prime Minister should publish an assessment of what no deal means in practice and the extent of UK preparations

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Government 2023: IfG's annual conference Join us on Tuesday 17 January for our inaugural annual conference, looking at the key questions facing government in 2023. With @NorwichChloe @ayeshahazarika @stephenkb , Munira Mirza, @SebastianEPayne and more

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The first 72 hours as a new prime minister provides an early lesson in how huge the job is and how extensive the demands on their time will be. So what do the first few days look like for a PM after winning a general election? Read our explainer

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Increased powers and responsibilities handed to certain special advisers require increased scrutiny. Our new report says ministers should agree to requests for high-profile special advisers to appear in front of select committees

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TODAY: Former PM Liz Truss will set out her economic vision for how the government could enable the UK to achieve faster economic growth. She will also take part in a Q&A with @DrHannahWhite . Watch the livestream at 10:00 #IfGTruss

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[NEW REPORT] Government should review its own policy-making processes before trying to limit judicial scrutiny of ministers’ decisions. Read our new report on judicial review and the role of legal advice in government

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Simon Case must put an end to No.10’s press office lies

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[NEW] Today we've published four more #MinistersReflect interviews with @DavidGauke @SamGyimah @DavidMundellDCT and @normanlamb looking back at their time serving as ministers under Theresa May and David Cameron. Read the full interviews here

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[NEW REPORT] Boris Johnson should establish his promised public inquiry into the government’s handling of coronavirus in May, to allow the inquiry to begin its investigations in the autumn

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The Conservative Party's leadership contest is becoming a no deal arms race which is increasingly removed from reality. New comment from @timd_IFG

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Why a constitutional crisis looms if the UK nations cannot agree on #Brexit

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"Put simply, you don't level up from the top down." Andy Haldane, former Bank of England chief economist, has been appointed as the new head of the Levelling Up Taskforce. Andy spoke about the govt's levelling up strategy and the Plan for Growth at our event earlier this year.

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