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💻 Jacinda Ardern’s administration is often hailed as a ‘model’ of progressive government, yet it struggled to deliver lasting change. IfG programme director Nehal Davison shares three lessons on how the Labour government here can avoid this fate www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/jaci...
Jacinda Ardern’s ambitious reform agenda in New Zealand: Three lessons for Keir Starmer | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk What can Keir Starmer learn from Jacinda Ardern?
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The King’s Speech: What does it reveal about Keir Starmer’s priorities for government? Register now for our webinar tomorrow from 13:00-14:00 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/kings-...
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How can the government rethink the approach to public services capital spending? 📆 Join us for our panel event this afternoon from 13:00-14:00 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
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📝 The failures of the last government mean Labour had no good prisons options There will inevitably be a backlash to Shabana Mahmood’s prisons crisis response, but Cassia Rowland says the justice secretary was left with no other options www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/fail...
The failures of the last government mean Labour had no good prisons options | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk Profound political failure of past governments has created the crisis in prisons.
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"The reason the inheritance will be such a defining issue is not the size of any one problem, it is the combined effect: there is very little room for manoeuvre in the public finances and public services that are starting to buckle under pressure." www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/chan...
The chancellor should add public service performance to her public spending inheritance update | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk Rachel Reeves should be candid about her public services inheritance.
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[EVENT] How can new ministers be supported to succeed in government? Join us in person or online as the Rt Hon Baroness Armstrong and Rt Hon Chloe Smith join us to discuss what skills ministers need to make the most out of their jobs. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/new-mi...
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Keir Starmer's plan for government: How will it work? What does Keir Starmer’s first week as prime minister tell us about how he intends to govern Britain? Join us for our webinar this lunchtime from 13:00-14:00: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keir-s...
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💡 Join us for our webinar tomorrow lunchtime looking at what Keir Starmer’s first week as prime minister tells us about how he intends to govern Britain. 📆 Wednesday 10 July, 13:00-14:00 ➡ Register here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keir-s...
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📝 Rachel Reeves’ planning reforms lay good foundations Sophie Metcalfe and Rosa Hodgkin review Rachel Reeves’ first major speech as chancellor – and are encouraged to find the new government grappling with the complex problem of planning reform www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
Rachel Reeves’ planning reforms lay good foundations | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk Will the government’s plans to “get Britain building again” work?
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📝 [NEW] The next steps Keir Starmer can take to prioritise ministerial competence Starmer’s first set of ministerial appointments shows a welcome emphasis on prioritising competence and experience, writes Cath Haddon www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/keir...
The next steps Keir Starmer can take to prioritise ministerial competence | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk What do Keir Starmer's ministerial appointments reveal about how he wants to govern?
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WEBINAR: Keir Starmer’s plan for government: How will it work? How does Labour intend to govern? 📆 Wednesday 10 July 2024, 13:00 — 14:00 💻 Register here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keir-s...
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WEBINAR: Keir Starmer’s plan for government: How will it work? How does Labour intend to govern? 📆 Wednesday 10 July 2024, 13:00 — 14:00 💻 Register here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keir-s...
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More than half the House of Commons is brand new and this will undoubtedly affect the culture of the place (on an even bigger scale than the changes in 1997)
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🔴 [NEW REPORT] New chancellor, new rules Rachel Reeves should use her first weeks as chancellor to overhaul how fiscal policy is made – and introduce changes that would give the Labour government a better chance of making progress on its priorities www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
New chancellor, new rules | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk Economic policy making in the UK is crying out for change.
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A short 🧵 on the 335 first-time MPs who will be rocking up to Westminster this week [Link to an interactive version of this map: datawrapper.de/_/p7F5G/]
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💻 Follow our live-blog throughout the weekend for the latest updates: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/ge... Latest: - Labour won the most seats of any party in every English region - A large majority for Labour but just short of 1997 - Analysis: Lords ministers face unique challenges
General election 2024: Keir Starmer holds first cabinet meeting | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk Follow our live-blog for all you need to know about the next government.
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💻 Follow our live-blog for the latest on Keir Starmer's appointments to cabinet: - How will Cooper rebuild morale at the Home Office? - New justice secretary faces possible first crisis of new government - Will Haigh get Transport back on track? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/ge...
General election 2024: Keir Starmer appoints first cabinet | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk Follow our live-blog for all you need to know about the next government.