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The Labour government has a huge majority in parliament – but Keir Starmer’s administration is also facing an incredibly complex set of policy challenges. So how can the prime minister and his team turn around public service performance? What can chancellor Rachel Reeves do to get the economy growin...
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In conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales
In 2024, Eluned Morgan MS became the sixth first minister of Wales – and the first woman to hold the role – since the dawn of devolution in 1999. She...
Move fast and fix things: Modernising Whitehall to deliver for Britain
Following the publication of Whitehall Monitor 2026, the Institute for Government’s annual data-led analysis of the state of the UK civil service, the...
What does Trump mean for relations between the UK and Europe, and the rest of the world?
Trump’s second term has been markedly different from his first and has already brought with it the most radical shift in US foreign policy since the S...
How can changes to NHS structures help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan?
The government is making major changes to the structure of the NHS. NHS England is being abolished, with its functions merged into the Department of H...
A keynote speech by Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride MP / Closing remarks Government 2026
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
The shadow chancellor delivered a speech, followed by a conversation...
The view from the IfG: Government in 2026
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
Political journalist Carolyn Quinn, former presenter of the BBC’s We...
In conversation with Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister discussed why his r...
Elections 2026: How could votes in England, Scotland and Wales reshape British politics?
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
A preview of the issues at stake in the hugely significant elections...
Rewiring the state: Is the government making any progress?
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
Drawing on brand new IfG research, this panel gave its verdict on th...
Is the centre of government built to deliver?
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
An expert panel explored how well No.10 and the Treasu...
In conversation with Louise Casey, Baroness Casey of Blackstock DBE CB
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
Baroness Louise Casey, the government's Lead Non-Executive Director...
Government 2026 Welcome and keynote speech by Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
Opening remarks from
Dr Hannah White, Director...
Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities?
The government’s ‘devolution revolution’ in England will see newly-created strategic authorities given greater powers to shape local economic policy t...
Are public inquiries a good way for government to learn lessons?
On 20 November, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry published its second report – four and a half years after the inquiry was first announced by Boris Johnson. Th...
The Covid Inquiry: What does Module II say about government decision making and political governance?
On 20 November 2025, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry will publish its second report. This module focuses on political and administrative decision making durin...
The UK-EU ‘reset': Six months on
At May’s UK-EU summit, Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a new Common Understanding between the EU and the...
How successfully have Labour run public services?
Poor public service performance was a key reason for Labour’s victory in the 2024 election. Following the new government’s first multi-year spending r...
How should the government successfully implement and enhance devolution across the North of England?
This event was part of the IfG's Labour Party Conference programme.
Speakers:
Katherine Fairclough,...
How can the government deliver its “prevention first” approach to healthcare?
This event was part of the IfG's Labour Party Conference programme.
Speakers:
Dr Jo Bibby, Director of Healt...
How can changes to NHS technology help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan?
Better use of technology, the transition from analogue to digital, and greater innovation are at the heart of the 10 Year Health Plan. This includes p...
The government's digital ID plan: Why now and what for?
Keir Starmer has announced plans for a new digital ID scheme to combat illegal working and make it easier for people to use vital government services...
How can the fast stream deliver more for the civil service?
The fast stream, the civil service’s flagship talent development programme, has recently seen a record number of applications and reclaimed the top sp...
IfG DevoLab #3: How devolution can improve transport connectivity
The IfG DevoLab is a new initiative from the Institute for Government dedicated to exploring the innovations enabled by devolution, learning from the...
Leadership change in the civil service: How can new permanent secretaries deliver for government?
As well as the election of a new government, the last year has seen the appointment of a new cabinet secretary and eight new permanent secretaries to...
Productivity Pitches #8: Spreading innovation across public services
Productivity in public services has never been more important. Most services are struggling to return to pre-pandemic performance levels, and the new...
IfG DevoLab #2: How can mayors and strategic authorities secure investment into regional economies?
The IfG team headed to Birmingham to explore how mayors can secure and deliver private investment into their regions in pursuit of growth and regenera...
Local government reorganisation and public service delivery: What are the options and challenges?
The government’s major restructuring of local government will be a formidable challenge for local officials and political leaders in 164 district coun...
How can changes to NHS incentives help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan?
The government’s ambitious vision for the health system can only be delivered by changing the behaviour of thousands of different organisations and hu...
What is the Conservative route to fiscal sustainability?
Speakers:
Richard Fuller MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the In...
How should devolution across the North of England be successfully implemented and enhanced?
Speakers:
David Simmonds MP, Shadow Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Dr Tom Arnold, Research As...
How should governments rewire the state to get things done?
Speakers:
Rt Hon Jesse Norman MP, Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Caroline Elsom, Head of Reshaping The Sta...
How can mayors improve skills and productivity to drive regional growth?
Speakers:
Mayor Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vic...
How should the Conservative Party rethink its vision for public services?
Speaker:
Baroness Barran MBE, Shadow Minister for Education
Dr Kieran Mullan MP, Shadow Minister for Justice
Industrial strategy, tariffs and global trade: Is the government's strategy working?
Speakers:
Rt Hon Lord Willetts, Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office and former Minister for Universities and Science
...
Should public sector pay and pensions be reformed?
Speakers:
Tim Leunig, Chief Econonist at Nesta
Dave Penman, General Secretary at the FDA
Dr Gem...
How can local places maximise the benefits of devolution to drive economic growth?
Speakers:
Maya Ellis MP, Member of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee
Mayor Steve...
How can technology support place-based public services?
Speakers:
Rt Hon John Denham, former Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Cllr Susan Hinch...
How can industrial strategy drive growth?
Speakers:
Lisa Bungeroth, Director of Public Affairs at Imperial College London
Thomas Cawston, Corporate Aff...
How can the government make its health reforms a success?
Speakers:
Alex McIntyre MP, Member of the Health and Social Care Select Committee
Kevin McKenna MP, Officer o...
How can the government rebuild the criminal justice system?
Speakers:
Jake Richards MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary at the Ministry of Justice
Deputy Mayor Kate Green...