Tim Durrant

DSIT bolstered to better serve the British public through science and technologygov.uk The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) will expand in both scope and size bringing experts in data, digital and AI from the Government Digital Service (GDS) the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) and the Incubator for AI (iAI) to unite efforts in the digital transformation of public services under one department.

My musings now on the @instituteforgov.bsky.social live blog instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/ge...

And there we are: 'DSIT bolstered to better serve the British public through science and technology' gov.uk/government/n... DSIT becomes 'digital centre' of government as it brings in experts from GDS, CDDO and iAI

General election 2024: Keir Starmer appoints new ministers | Institute for Governmentinstituteforgovernment.org.uk Follow our live blog for all you need to know about the new government.

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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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The number continues to fall – two more Conservative MPs have reversed their decisions to stand down this morning: Douglas Ross and Andy Carter 30 hours left until nominations close

Have we passed the peak of MPs standing down? After rising rapidly, the number of Conservative MPs standing down has actually started to fall In the past few days, three Conservative MPs who said they were standing down have found themselves new seats

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With candidates having to submit their nomination papers by 4pm on Friday, more than a fifth of MPs at parliament’s dissolution are known not to be standing Latest: - 134 standing down in total - 78 CON - 33 LAB - 9 IND - 9 SNP - 3 SF - 1 GRN - 1 PC

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EVENT: Bringing in the best: How can the civil service recruit and retain top talent? Register here to join in person or online: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/civil-...

In among all the local election results, don't forget yesterday's by-election - Finn has all the details!

Rishi Sunak faced the 13th by-election of his premiership yesterday, losing Blackpool South to Labour on a 26% swing

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Andrew Mitchell’s new job title doesn’t resolve how to best scrutinise Lords ministers like David Cameron | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk Current arrangements to scrutinise ministers in the House of Lords may not be sustainable.

📝 Andrew Mitchell’s new job title doesn’t resolve how to best scrutinise Lords ministers like David Cameron, writes @timdurrant.bsky.social 🔴 Read the latest comment here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/andr...

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💡 Applications for our 2024-25 research internships close tomorrow at 11:00! ➡ Find out more and apply here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

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In defecting to Labour over the weekend, Dan Poulter announced that he won't be contesting the next election He becomes one of 18 Labour MPs who've announced they won't be standing and one of 102 MPs overall

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Over the weekend the tally of MP who've announced they're standing down hit 💯 with the news that Tim Loughton won't stand again Loughton, a former children's minister, is the 63rd Conservative MP to announce they won't stand (+ several more ex-Tories) twitter.com/timloughton/...

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Join our team! Applications for our paid, year-long research internship programme are now open until Tuesday 30 April 💡 Find out more and apply here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

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This should be really interesting.... do come along if you are close or join online @instituteforgov.bsky.social

General election: How big a threat is AI and disinformation to elections in 2024? 📆 17:30 - 18:30 Register here to join in person or online: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/threat...

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TODAY: How can public sector strikes be solved more effectively? Join us at 12:00 when Mike Clancy, Baroness Finn, Raj Jethwa, Kate Nowicki and @njdavies.bsky.social explore the impact of recent industrial disputes on public service performance www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/public...

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A huge thank you to last night's Data Bites speakers - Viv (ICO), Peter (Nous Group), Dominic (ONS), Steve (Visual Meaning/National Highways) - for a great event, & Nous for making it happen! Video/audio to come @instituteforgov.bsky.social (bit.ly/IFGDataBites49) Watch as live bit.ly/SlidoDB49

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Data Bites #49: Getting things done with data in government | Institute for Governmentbit.ly In an exciting, quickfire format, each speaker has eight minutes to present on data in government.

TONIGHT! Safeguarding children & young people... better evidence and policy in govt... greater efficiencies & better operations... creating shared meaning across an organisation... All at tonight's Data Bites with Nous Group @instituteforgov.bsky.social Join us at 6pm bit.ly/IFGDataBites49

🚨 THIS TIME NEXT WEEK 🚨 We'll be 30mins from #IFGDataBites @instituteforgov.bsky.social with Nous Group and: - Viv Adams, ICO, on data sharing - Peter Horne, Nous, on data & efficiency - Dominic Hale, ONS, on the IDS - Steve Whitla on shared meaning at National Highways bit.ly/IFGDataBites49

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➡ Find out more about our internship programme at this online information and Q&A session with current interns, happening this afternoon Register here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/instit... Learn more about our paid graduate internships www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

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🎧 Episode 6 of Preparing for Power out now: First days in government The final episode in our series explores the first days, weeks and months of a new government, and features Ed Balls, Jonathan Powell, Gus O'Donnell and Harriet Harman. Listen now www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

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New @instituteforgov.bsky.social comment from me arguing that Jeremy Hunt's investment plans are unlikely to be delivered and that spending plans from 2025 onwards are an insult to the public's intelligence www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/budg...

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Metro mayors and the 2024 mayoral election | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk On 2 May 2024, voting will take place for 10 metro mayors across England. How will this process work?

[NEW] On 2 May 2024, voting will take place for 10 metro mayors across England. How will this process work? See our new explainer from @brionya.bsky.social on the upcoming mayoral elections: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/me...

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The challenges of the coming decades can only be tackled with a smarter centre | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk The centre of government is not capable of meeting the challenges faced by the UK today.

[NEW] The challenges of the coming decades can only be tackled with a smarter centre @drhannahwhite.bsky.social and Sir Anthony Seldon set out why reform is so important and what needs to change www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/chal...

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📅Inside Briefing LIVE: The general election budget? Wednesday 6 March, 17:00-17:30 Just a few hours after Jeremy Hunt sets out his budget, a team of IfG experts will record a special edition of the Inside Briefing podcast. Register here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/inside...

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Mission-driven government: what does it really mean? | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk At this joint IfG and Nesta event we will explore what a ''mission-driven'' government would look like – and where it is already happening

📅 EVENT TONIGHT: Mission-driven government: what does it really mean? At this joint IfG and Nesta event we will explore what a ''mission-driven'' government would look like – and where it is already happening Tuesday 5 March, 18:00-19:00 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/missio...

Today @instituteforgov.bsky.social has published our first paper looking ahead to things we think whoever wins the election should change about how government works. First up, it's ethical standards and trust - which people do care about: instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

This was a great discussion - do watch back if you weren't able to join us yesterday!

Former deputy prime minister, health secretary and environment secretary Thérèse Coffey joined @timdurrant.bsky.social to reflect on her nine years as government minister. Watch the event back here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/theres...

This is going to be a great event - please do join us!

EVENT: Join us later today for our In Conversation event with Thérèse Coffey MP - register to attend in person or online here: www.thetimes.co.uk/article/day-... 📅 19 February, 12:30-13:30

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EVENT: In conversation with Rt Hon Thérèse Coffey MP Thérèse Coffey joins us to reflect on her nine years as government minister, with @timdurrant.bsky.social 📅 Monday 19 February, 12:30 — 13:30 Register here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/theres...

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The benefits of transparency | Institute for Governmentwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer should commit to a more transparent approach to government if they win the next general election.

2024 is an opportunity to reset the government’s approach to transparency – which has appeared to waver in recent years. Read our new report from Sachin Savur, @timdurrant.bsky.social and @finnbaker.bsky.social on the benefits of transparency: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

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This chart shows how frequently the government publishes ministerial transparency releases more than one quarter after the end of the period they relate to The data, covering ministerial meetings, travel, hospitality and gifts, often shows up 100+ days later Chart: Sachin Savur

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