New comment from @danhaile.bsky.social, @jillongovt.bsky.social and me on why next Tuesday's spring forecast should ideally be a fiscal "non-event". We don't expect major shifts in the economic outlook, and so shouldn't see the "knee-jerk" policy responses of past spring statements.

Institute for Government@instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 6mo ago

Will Rachel Reeves’s 2026 spring forecast be as low key as promised? @danhaile.bsky.social @martha-ford.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social assess whether the chancellor will be able to avoid creating headlines and what we might expect on 3 March www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...

NEW report from @nehaldavison.bsky.social and I. Why have successive governments failed to tackle persistent inequalities in early years outcomes? We set out 5 systemic policy making failures that lead to some children being 'left behind'. 🧵⬇️ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Policy making blind spots | Institute for Government

The systemic policy-making failures that have contributed to a sharp ‘cliff-edge’ in attainment levels.

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NEW: Report from me and @nehaldavison.bsky.social on how and why boys from low-income families get left behind in their early years 🧵⬇️ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

The opportunity gap facing boys from low-income families at age 5 and beyond | Institute for Government

Early attainment gaps mean some boys don't just start behind, they stay behind.

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1/ Tomorrow, @instituteforgovernment.org.uk will be joined by First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, to reflect on his first 18 months in office and discuss Scotland's political and constitutional future. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/john-s...

In conversation with John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland | Institute for Government

John Swinney joins us to discuss his priorities as First Minister, and the SNP’s vision ahead of the 2026 Scottish parliament election.

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Special Delivery! @emma-conway.bsky.social and I have been thinking about how Keir Starmer and co (especially Darren Jones) can make a success of 'phase two' - which is all about delivering on the government's priorities. Read more here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/star...

How Keir Starmer’s government can be built for delivery | Institute for Government

The prime minister can learn from the past to make a success of “phase two” of his government.

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