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Episodes
IfG DevoLab #5: How can mayors and local leaders create a shared vision for regional growth?
The IfG DevoLab is dedicated to exploring the innovations enabled by devolution, learning from the results, and sharing the lessons so that places can take better decisions about how to use devolved powers and budgets.
We were in Sheffield for the fifth DevoLab event, where three speakers set out how mayors and local leaders can build and sustain a shared vision for growth across their regions
Integrating diplomacy and development: How does the Foreign Office set itself up for success?
Five years on from the merger of the Foreign Office and the Department for International Development, this is a pivotal moment for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The government is managing the reduction in the international aid budget, the department is undergoing a major restructuring, and its permanent secretary was sacked by the prime minister.
With fewer resource
The NHS 10-year plan one year on: Is the government shifting the health service towards prevention?
The worthy aims of the NHS’s prevention shift include reducing childhood obesity, cutting the prevalence of smoking, and tackling harmful alcohol consumption. But previous Institute for Government work shows that shifting to prevention is incredibly difficult, with successive governments’ actions rarely meeting lofty rhetoric.
So, one year on from the launch of the 10-year health plan, how much p
Andy Burnham: What to expect from the next prime minister?
Andy Burnham will surely become prime minister in a matter of weeks. But what kind of government would he lead and how can he prepare for the biggest job in British politics?
As Burnham sets out his policy priorities, and with much speculation about the key appointments he will make to his top team, this webinar brought together leading IfG experts to explore the challenges awaiting the next prim
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The Institute for Government was pleased to welcome Dan Tomlinson MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, to share his experiences as the sole departmental minister for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs – and set out his vision for transforming the department.
What will the shift to “digital by default” mean for HMRC’s performance, culture and operating model? How can digital transformation imp
How can government close the early years attainment gap for boys from low-income families?
Boys from families living on low-incomes have been ‘left behind’ in early years policy making for decades. Nearly three in five boys from low-income families are not reaching a good level of development by the end of reception year, with long-term effects on their later educational attainment, job prospects, health and wellbeing.
Two reports from the Institute for Government (IfG) – supported by
Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises?
The Covid-19 pandemic saw the government spend hundreds of billions of pounds to buy PPE, keep businesses afloat and avoid mass redundancies. In the heat of this once-in-a-generation crisis, decisions were made that enabled widespread fraud by both individuals and organisations – leading to an estimated £10.9 billion of Covid-19 spending being lost to fraud and error.
In December 2024, the chance
Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP: keynote speech
The Institute for Government was pleased to welcome Kemi Badenoch to give a keynote speech on Tuesday 9 June at 10:30am.
Following her speech, the Leader of the Opposition was in conversation with Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government, and took part in a Q&A with the audience.
Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy
An expert panel drew on lessons from the recent assisted dying bill and other PMBs to consider how backbench MPs should approach complex issues.
While historically major social reforms – such as decriminalising homosexuality or legalising abortion – have been introduced through private members’ bills (PMBs), most backbench attempts to legislate that do not begin with government support fail to ma
Chaos returns to Westminster: What next for Keir Starmer and the government?
Ministerial resignations, letters of no confidence, and Andy Burnham’s determination to return to Westminster have rocked Keir Starmer’s premiership. Plenty of twists and turn await in the coming weeks, with the work of government continuing under a cloud of uncertainty.
So how can a prime minister lead a government if their authority is being questioned by their own MPs? What would a Labour lead
What does the elections bill mean for the next general election?
The government has introduced the Representation of the People Bill to lower the voting age to 16, change how electoral rules are enforced and – potentially – introduce new restrictions on political donations. But embedding new processes for registering to vote, changing how electoral rules are enforced, and ensuring there is clear information for 16- and 17-year-olds will all take time – and affe
What does the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act mean for children’s social care?
The children’s social care market is often described as “broken” – including by the government itself. Too many children end up in unsuitable settings, the quality of care varies sharply across the country, and costs have risen to levels that put severe pressure on local authority budgets.
So, what does the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act, which has recently received Royal Assent, mean for t
Local and devolved elections 2026: Who won, who lost and what next?
With a crucial set of local and devolved elections taking place in England, Scotland and Wales on Thursday 7 May, the Institute for Government devolution team hosted an expert webinar the day after to discuss the results so far.
What is the likely composition of the new governments in Edinburgh and Cardiff and what will be their policy priorities? What are the implications for UK-devolved relat
What next for restoration and renewal of parliament?
The Palace of Westminster is one of the world’s most recognisable historic buildings and the home of the UK parliament. Yet much of the estate is in urgent need of repair. While debates over how to approach the Restoration and Renewal programme have continued for over a decade, other countries have already moved ahead: Austria has completed the renovation of its parliament, and Canada’s is well un
A state rewired? Civil service leadership, diversity and morale
Our third webinar in a three-part series focused on the findings of Whitehall Monitor 2026.
The third Whitehall Monitor webinar – the final in a three-part series exploring the IfG’s annual flagship report on the civil service – took a deeper look at the people who make up the civil service workforce, including diversity and morale, and considers the crucial role of, and challenges facing, civil
What will the 2026 devolved elections mean for Scotland, Wales and the UK?
On Thursday 7 May, voters in Scotland and Wales will elect the members of the devolved parliaments in Edinburgh and Cardiff. A change of government is expected in Wales, where Labour trails both Plaid Cymru and Reform UK in the polls. In Scotland, by contrast, the SNP is forecast to take a fifth successive victory, potentially with an outright majority, which the party will claim provides a mandat
A keynote speech by Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister for Housing and Planning
The Institute for Government was pleased to welcome Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister for Housing and Planning, to give a speech on leasehold reform and the move to commonhold.
The speech, in which the Housing Minister spoke about the government's ambitions on ending the feudal leasehold system, follows publication of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny.
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Book launch: What is immigration policy for?
Successive UK governments have made immigration policy a high political priority, but no recent government has seemed to meet public expectations in the pursuit of those policies. So, what have recent immigration policies been trying to achieve, and why have so many people ended up unhappy with the outcome?
A new book by Madeleine Sumption explores these questions. Drawing on decades of researc
The Peter Mandelson scandal: What are the lessons for Keir Starmer's government?
The government is reeling from the revelation that Peter Mandelson was appointed as UK ambassador to the US despite having failed a security vetting process.
With the blame-game dominating the week in Westminster, what will we learn from Keir Starmer's 'judgment day' Commons statement? What will Olly Robbins – who was sacked by the PM as Foreign Office permanent secretary – reveal in a crucial se
In conversation with Rt Hon James Murray MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury: How will the government boost public service productivity?
Improving productivity is at the heart of the government’s plans for public services, underpins the ‘strategic and agile state’ and is a critical enabler for many of its ambitions for the future.
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has been drawing on experience from the public and private sector to make sure the 2027 spending review consolidates and furthers the government’s productivity drive.
A state rewired? Civil service digital transformation, data, and artificial intelligence
The second webinar in our three-part series focusing on the findings of Whitehall Monitor 2026.
The webinar featured:
Heloise Dunlop, Researcher at the Institute for Government and co-author of Whitehall Monitor 2026
Becky Noble, Public Services AI Lead at PA Consulting
Jack Worlidge, Senior Researcher at the IfG and co-author of Whitehall Monitor 2026
The event was chaired by Hannah Keenan,
A state rewired? Civil service size, shape, and turnover
Our first webinar in a three-part series focused on the findings of Whitehall Monitor 2026.
The first Whitehall Monitor webinar – kicking off a three-part series exploring the IfG’s annual flagship report on the civil service – looked at the context in which much needed strategic workforce planning should be taking place: how the size and shape of the civil service has changed in the past year, a
Can Rachel Reeves protect both households and the public finances from the energy price shock?
As war in the Middle East disrupts energy markets across the world, what are the implications for households and businesses in the UK and how should government respond to the price shock?
This IfG webinar explored Rachel Reeves’s options for supporting consumers – and what the ongoing conflict could mean for energy policy, the transition to net zero and for the public finances.
What are the im
In conversation with Malcolm Offord, Lord Offord of Garvel, Leader of Reform UK Scotland
With just a few weeks remaining before May’s Scottish parliament election, Malcolm Offord, Leader of Reform UK in Scotland, joined us to discuss the state of devolution, Scotland’s economy and public services, and the future of Scotland.
With Reform UK predicted to win a sizeable number of seats in Scotland for the first time, this webinar saw Malcolm Offord set out his policies and plans for Sco
IfG DevoLab #4: How can mayors increase the supply of affordable homes?
The IfG DevoLab is dedicated to exploring the innovations enabled by devolution, learning from the results, and sharing the lessons so that places can take better decisions about how to use devolved powers and budgets.
On 25 February, in Manchester, we held our fourth IfG DevoLab event, where three speakers set out how the powers and profile of mayors are being used to increase the supply of af
In conversation with Rhun ap Iorwerth MS, Leader of Plaid Cymru
This event took place two months before the people of Wales cast their votes in the seventh election to Senedd Cymru (the Welsh parliament) since it was established in 1999. The polls suggest that Plaid is on track to overturn Labour’s century-long dominance of Welsh politics to become the largest party in the Senedd for the first time, opening the path to Rhun ap Iorwerth becoming Wales’s next fi
How should ministers decide the size and shape of new unitary authorities?
The government’s ambitious local government reorganisation (LGR) programme will replace all county and district councils with a single tier of unitary local government. Local authorities have submitted their preferred geographies to central government – but with reportedly 70 submissions across 21 two-tier areas, there is little consensus on the ideal footprints of future unitary authorities.
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How can the government make a success of the abolition of NHS England?
On 13 March 2025, Keir Starmer announced the abolition of NHS England, the arm’s-length body responsible for overseeing, planning, funding and delivering the health service – with its functions to be merged back into the Department of Health and Social Care. Work on the transition is underway but key decisions are still to be made.
What are the risks and opportunities associated with abolishing N
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 now leads Welsh Labour into the 2026 Senedd election, which will be held under a new electoral system, and at which Labour faces a double challenge from the rise of Plaid Cymru and Reform.
On 22 January, the Institute for Government was delighted to
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 IfG was delighted to welcome Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, to set out why he thinks the status quo isn’t working and update on the government’s efforts to renew the state. He announced his plans to shake up Whitehall
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 Second World War. 2026 has seen Trump ramping up action and rhetoric on multiple fronts with even greater pressure on UK and European leaders to respond.
What do the next three years hold for relations between the UK, US and EU? Are current tactics
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 Health and Social Care (DHSC). At the same time, the number of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) is set to be reduced, with many expected to merge. Changes proposed by the 10 Year Health Plan, including contracts for single and multi-neighbourhood provide
A keynote speech by Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer / 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 with Alex Thomas, Executive Director for Impact and Influence at the Institute for Government.
Followed by closing remarks from Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government.
We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK LLP for supporting this
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 Westminster Hour, was in conversation with four IfG programme directors to discuss their vital work on policy making, public services, ministers and public bodies – and their verdict on the government’s performance.
Nick Davies, Programme Director (Public Service
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 role spanning both No.10 and the Cabinet Office was created and the need to modernise public services. Speaking with Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government, he set out the changes being made to the centre of Whitehall to enable the government
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 taking place across the UK in May 2026.
Kezia Dugdale, former Leader of the Scottish Labour Party and Associate Director of the Centre for Public Policy
Guto Harri, broadcaster and former No.10 Director of Communications
Akash Paun, Programme Director (Devolut
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 the government's attempts to reform the civil service.
Whitehall Monitor 2026 presentation from Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government
Followed by a panel discussion featuring:
Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester (joining
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 Treasury work together to deliver the government's economic priorities.
Rt Hon Ed Balls, broadcaster, presenter of Political Currency, and former Education Secretary
Kelly Beaver MBE, Chief Executive of Ipsos in the UK and Ireland
Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, broadcaster and former p
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 and Chair of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care, discussed her work across the public sector with Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government.
Government 2026 Welcome / Keynote speech by Wes Streeting
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
Welcome
Opening remarks from
Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government
Phillip Woolley, Partner, Head of Consulting at Grant Thornton UK LLP
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A keynote speech by Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Socia
The Trump challenge: Chaos, confusion and government communications
According to the Washington Post, Donald Trump made 30,573 false or misleading claims during his first term as US president – and Trump 2.0 has also shown little regard for facts or evidence. Unexpected presidential announcements are made on social media or in press conferences, and Trump’s positions can appear to change overnight. Leaders of other countries, including Keir Starmer, find their own
Are public inquiries a good way for government to learn lessons
Are public inquiries a good way for government to learn lessons by Institute for Government
Autumn budget 2025: What is Rachel Reeves’ plan for the economy?
Just hours after Rachel Reeves sets out the budget to parliament, this webinar brought together a team of Institute for Government (IfG) experts to share their instant and essential analysis of the chancellor’s plans.
Who are the winners and losers of Reeves’s tax and spending announcements? How will her measures affect economic growth? Has the chancellor finally set a coherent tax strategy? And
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 during the pandemic, examining how key decisions were made across government, and civil service performance. This report will also include perspectives from Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
In a rapid reaction webinar the following day, our expert
In conversation with John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland
Scotland is just six months away from May’s crucial parliamentary election, with First Minister John Swinney preparing to lead the SNP into one of the most unpredictable campaigns since the party entered government almost 19 years ago.
On 19 November, the Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Scotland’s First Minister to discuss his priorities ahead of the 2026 Scottish parliament e
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 UK.
The government hailed a new “deal” with the EU which included an agreement on fisheries and a joint commitment to negotiate a ‘youth experience scheme’, as well as new arrangements for agriculture, emissions trading, energy cooperation and defe
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 review and a major reshuffle, this event brough together a panel of experts to discuss how successfully Labour has managed public services since coming to office.
This event brought together a panel of experts to discuss these key questions:
What
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 like applying for a driving licence and accessing tax records. The government has said that digital ID will be mandatory for right to work checks by the end of this parliament.
But critics argue that government has not made a clear case for digital
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 plans to make the NHS app a gateway to the entire NHS, integrate AI into clinical pathways, create a new Health Data Research Service, make genomic sequencing at birth universal, utilise wearable technology in treatments as standard, and to improve up
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 spot in the Times Higher Education graduate scheme ranking.
But exclusive Institute for Government research reveals that the programme still faces significant challenges, including early exits from the scheme, variable quality of postings and fast str
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 results, and sharing the lessons so that places can take better decisions about how to use devolved powers and budgets.
On 6 November, the IfG hosted its third IfG DevoLab event in Leeds, at which speakers from three regions set out how the powers
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 lead departments.
How will this new leadership cohort change the civil service? What should they prioritise as they get to grips with their new departments? And how can they build the most talented teams to deliver the government’s priorities?
To
Productivity Pitches #8: Spreading innovation across public services
Productivity Pitches #8: Spreading innovation across public services by Institute for Government
IfG DevoLab #2 How can mayors and strategic authorities secure investment into regional economies EDIT
IfG DevoLab #2 How can mayors and strategic authorities secure investment into regional economies EDIT by Institute for Government
Local government reorganisation and public service delivery
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Industrial strategy, tariffs and global trade: Is the government's strategy working?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Conservative Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Rt Hon Lord Willetts, Chair of the Regulatory Innovation Office and former Minister for Universities and Science
Helen Bower-Easton CBE, Director of Communications at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Professor Nigel Brandon OBE, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Professor
How can mayors improve skills and productivity to drive regional growth?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Conservative Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Mayor Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Manchester
Cllr Louise McKinlay, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity at Essex County Council
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How should the Conservative Party rethink its vision for public services?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Conservative Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Baroness Barran MBE, Shadow Minister for Education
Dr Kieran Mullan MP, Shadow Minister for Justice
Cllr Abi Brown OBE, Deputy Leader of the Local Government Association Conservative Group
This event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
How should governments rewire the state to get things done?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Conservative Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Rt Hon Jesse Norman MP, Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Caroline Elsom, Head of Reshaping The State at Onward
Eve Norridge, Head of Research at Onward
Dr Hannah White, Director of the Institute for Government
This event will be chaired by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at th
What is the Conservative route to fiscal sustainability?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Conservative Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Richard Fuller MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
Thomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for Government
Ryan Shorthouse, Executive Chair at Bright Blue
Trinh Tu, Managing Director, Public Affairs at Ipsos UK
This event was chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Ec
How should devolution across the North of England be successfully implemented and enhanced?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Conservative Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
David Simmonds MP, Shadow Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Dr Tom Arnold, Research Associate at the Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place
Cllr Abi Brown OBE, Deputy Leader of the Local Government Association Conservative Group
Helen Gbormittah,
How can the government rebuild the criminal justice system?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Jake Richards MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary at the Ministry of Justice
Deputy Mayor Kate Green, Deputy Mayor for Safer and Stronger Communities, Greater Manchester
Clare Moody, Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerset
Cassia Rowland, Senior Researcher at the Institute for G
Should public sector pay and pensions be reformed?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Tim Leunig, Chief Econonist at Nesta
Dave Penman, General Secretary at the FDA
Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government
Paul Whiteman, General Secretary of the National Association of Head Teachers
This event was chaired by Ben Paxton, Senior Researcher at the I
How should the government successfully implement and enhance devolution across the North of England?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Katherine Fairclough, Chief Executive of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Council & Corporate Portfolio Holder at City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Sue Jarvis, Co-Director at Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place
How can government use leadership and innovation to deliver for the public?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Chris Ward MP, Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office
Kelly Beaver MBE, Chief Executive of Ipsos, UK and Ireland
Conrad Thompson, Public Sector Lead for Innovation at PA Consulting
Moira Wallace, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government
This event was chaired by Alex Thomas
How can mayors improve skills and productivity to drive regional growth?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Alison McGovern MP, Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester
Bassam Mahfouz AM, Chair of Greater London Authority Oversight Committee
Deputy Mayor Nadine Peatfiel
Political leadership and communities in times of crisis (reception)
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Dan Jarvis MBE MP, Minister for Security at the Home Office and Minister of State at the Cabinet Office
Emma Hardy MP, Minister for Water and Flooding
Béatrice Butsana-Sita, Chief Executive at British Red Cross
Dr Hannah White OBE, Director & CEO, at the Institute for Government
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Is Labour’s clean power mission on track?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Michael Shanks MP, Minister for Energy at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Sam Alvis, Associate Director for Environment, Energy Security and Nature at IPPR
Sam Peacock, Managing Director for Corporate Affairs, Regulation and Strategy at SSE
Dhara Vyas, Chief Executive Of
How can local places maximise the benefits of devolution to drive economic growth?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Maya Ellis MP, Member of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee
Mayor Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region
Professor Lisa Collins, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation at the University of Surrey
Dr Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Ins
How can the government deliver its “prevention first” approach to healthcare?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Dr Jo Bibby, Director of Health at Health Foundation
Stuart Hoddinott, Associate Director at the Institute for Government
Nick Meade, Chief Executive of Genetic Alliance UK
Rob Thomas, Head of Public Affairs, UK and Ireland at Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK
This event was chaired by Nick
How can technology support place-based public services?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Rt Hon John Denham, former Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe, Leader of Council & Corporate Portfolio Holder at City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Katie Johnston, Devolved and Local Government Lead at PwC UK
Jessica Studdert, Chief
How can the government make its health reforms a success?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Alex McIntyre MP, Member of the Health and Social Care Select Committee
Kevin McKenna MP, Officer of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Health
Professor Nicola Ranger, General Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal College of Nursing
Thea Stein, Chief Executive of the Nuffield Tru
How can industrial strategy drive growth?
This event is part of the Institute for Government's Labour Party Conference 2025 fringe programme.
Speakers:
Lisa Bungeroth, Director of Public Affairs at Imperial College London
Thomas Cawston, Corporate Affairs Lead at Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK
Louise Hellem, Chief Economist at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
Pranesh Narayanan, Senior Research Fellow at IPPR
Giles Wilkes, Senior
How could the UK take a prevention-led approach to healthcare?
The Liberal Democrat manifesto committed to keeping people out of hospital by investing in public health and early access to community services. Prevention is also central to the government’s plans for improving healthcare. But meaningfully shifting care from treatment to prevention is easier said than done.
So how could the UK take a prevention-led approach to healthcare?
We discussed at the
How can local places ensure devolution delivers economic growth?
The government’s devolution plans are centred on devolving more powers out of Whitehall into the hands of the local leaders, and giving local places control of key policy areas like skills, transport, and housing. But questions remain about how this will work in practice.
At the 2025 Liberal Democrat Party Conference in Bournemouth we explored the key steps that local places need to take to devel
Boosting trade and unlocking investment in an uncertain world
President Trump’s return to the White House has reshaped the world trade order – posing risks, but also offering opportunities, for the UK.
What can be done to make the UK become a more attractive destination for foreign investment? How should the UK deal with the US - and approach its relationship with China? How can the government help UK businesses and will its new industrial and trade strateg
How can changes to NHS incentives help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan
How can changes to NHS incentives help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan by Institute for Government
Sir Nick Clegg in conversation: Big tech, AI and political conflict
The former deputy prime minister, in his only fringe event at this year’s Liberal Democrat conference, spoke to IfG director Hannah White about Keir Starmer’s Donald Trump strategy, Elon Musk’s interventions in British politics, the AI challenge, and how centre left parties can fight back against the rise of populism.
Navigating a Contested Age: Chiefly Reflections of Admiral Sir Tony Radakin
With European nations now spending more on defence than America for the first time since the Second World War, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin explored how the end of the peace dividend is creating new dilemmas for the political class and what this means for the Whitehall machine.
In his first speech since stepping down as head of the armed forces, Admiral Sir Tony, who served four successive prime mini
The Freedom of Information Act at 25
The Freedom of Information Act at 25 by Institute for Government
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