PODCAST 🎙️ Burnham down the House – the new PM's parliamentary debut Henry Hill joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social to make sense of Burnham's first day back in parliament. PLUS: Kemi's reshuffle. And farewell to Keir Starmer. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

Burnham down the House – the new PM's parliamentary debut | Institute for Government

Henry Hill joins the podcast team to make sense of Andy Burnham's first day back in parliament.

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Govts around the world are facing growing pressure to deliver, and when they don't, public trust suffers. On Aug. 25, join us for a webinar w/ @instituteforgovernment.org.uk's @drhannahwhite.bsky.social & @niskanencenter.bsky.social's Ben Bain.Moderated by Jennifer Ditchburn irpp.org/irpp-event/s...

This will be a great webinar with @jillongovt.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social and @tompope.bsky.social - do join us on Thursday and send in the questions you’d like the team to answer…

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EVENT | Andy Burnham: How is the new prime minister changing the direction of government? 📅Thursday 30 July 2026, 13:00-13:50 Join us online as an expert panel assesses Andy Burnham's early decisions, his key appointments, and the way he is approaching the job of prime minister.

We are hiring - just two weeks to go to apply for this rare senior role at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk working with our brilliant team to make government work better for the people of the UK!

Hannah White@drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We are hiring! Brilliant senior job running our new UK Government team… …looking for someone creative and strategic with experience of government who would seize this fantastic opportunity to make government work well for the people of the UK! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

Thanks Paolo - it was great working with you too!

Paolo Sandro@paolosandro.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I was lucky to witness first hand how the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk works, and I was mighty impressed. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for someone with experience of government, don't miss it!

Thanks Ed - this is indeed a special opportunity!

Ed Hammond@se13ed.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Rare as hen's teeth, this kind of job! What an opportunity.

Awww thanks Marcus ❤️

Marcus Shepheard@mashley.bsky.social · 2mo ago

A rare opportunity to work with some of the best, brightest, loveliest minds in Westminster

2/2 or you could work with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk as Director for UK Government focusing on the ecosystem of central government and parliament (£100k - £110k). Great opportunities! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

Director, UK Government | Institute for Government

A rare and exciting opportunity to become a core member of the Institute for Government’s newly restructured senior team.

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We are hiring! Brilliant senior job running our new UK Government team… …looking for someone creative and strategic with experience of government who would seize this fantastic opportunity to make government work well for the people of the UK! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

Director, UK Government | Institute for Government

A rare and exciting opportunity to become a core member of the Institute for Government’s newly restructured senior team.

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Andy Burnham must sort out the centre of government on day one Andy Burnham should reform the centre of government on day one – but focus on the Cabinet Office and No.10, rather than splitting the Treasury: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/andy...

Andy Burnham must sort out the centre of government on day one | Institute for Government

A weak No.10 and ineffective Cabinet Office require urgent attention

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WEBINAR | Andy Burnham: What to expect from the next PM? 📅 Tuesday 30 June, 13:15–14:00 Join us to hear @samfr.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @drhannahwhite.bsky.social explore Andy Burnham’s preparations for No.10 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/andy-b...

Just how useful is having been a mayor for taking on the role of PM? Great new paper from @timdurrant.bsky.social @tompope.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

From mayor to prime minister | Institute for Government

Does Andy Burnham’s experience as a regional mayor prepare him for No.10?

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EVENT | Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues? 📅Thursday 4 June, 12:30–13:30 With @paulbrand.bsky.social @danielgover.bsky.social @kimleadbeatermp.bsky.social, Luke Norbury, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/assist...

Delighted to guest on one of my favourite podcasts -talking to the brilliant David Runciman about the travails of the current Labour government in historical perspective, alongside Anthony Seldon, David Kelmperer Robert Saunders and Rob Ford open.spotify.com/episode/5kcP...

The Starmer Crisis in Historical Perspective – Part 1

Past Present Future · Episode

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The UK is not ungovernable, and claiming that it is is a dereliction of responsibility. Government has serious deficiencies but we have also had a series of leaders who lack the skills to govern - my latest comment for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/is-u...

Is the UK ungovernable? | Institute for Government

Old problems and new challenges can be addressed by a government with the right ideas and commitment.

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My reflections on parliament’s response to the Mandelson scandal. Scrutiny of the truth of what politicians say is rightly increasing but politicians need to make judicious use of strong accountability mechanisms www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/star...

Starmer, Mandelson and parliamentary scrutiny: lessons for MPs | Institute for Government

Keir Starmer has avoided a Privileges Committee inquiry – but the use of parliament's transparency mechanisms is likely to rise.

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Join us at 12.30 when we will be dissecting the consequences of the Mandelson vetting scandal after Sir Olly Robbins’s evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/peter-...

The Peter Mandelson scandal: What are the lessons for Keir Starmer's government? | Institute for Government

An IfG expert webinar explores the fall-out from the vetting and appointment row and the sacking of Sir Olly Robbins.

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This really is the end of a fantastic era for @conunitucl.bsky.social - Meg Russell has led the Unit from strength to strength - brilliantly straddling the academic/practitioner landscapes - big shoes to fill (but glad to hear she will be continuing to contribute her expertise)!

UCL Constitution Unit@conunitucl.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We are set to enter a new era on 13 May as @alanrenwick.bsky.social takes over from Meg Russell as our Director. Tom Fleming will become Deputy Director and a new lecturer will join us next year. We can also confirm that our annual conference will happen on 24 and 25 June. Read all about it 👇

Fantastic to see both of the brilliant @emmanorris.bsky.social and @gemmatetlow.bsky.social recognised in this year's Women in Westminster top 100. Both are incredibly impressive colleagues and I've learnt so much from them. www.politicshome.com/in-focus/wiw...

Women in Westminster

Women in Westminster

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This is spot-on

Hannah White@drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Everyone is analysing the implications of the byelection for Keir Starmer and Labour but the most important lessons are for democracy - my latest for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gort...

Very much this. Westminster relying on muscle memory of two-party politics is in no fit shape for politics as it is now playing out in the country.

Hannah White@drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Everyone is analysing the implications of the byelection for Keir Starmer and Labour but the most important lessons are for democracy - my latest for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gort...

Loved this piece — We’re really not talking enough about what multiparty Britain means for the rest of our democratic institutions which are very much two-party shaped!

Hannah White@drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Everyone is analysing the implications of the byelection for Keir Starmer and Labour but the most important lessons are for democracy - my latest for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gort...

Everyone is analysing the implications of the byelection for Keir Starmer and Labour but the most important lessons are for democracy - my latest for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gort...

The real lesson to take from Gorton and Denton is for the future of UK democracy | Institute for Government

Westminster is dangerously underprepared for a multi-party future.

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The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk take on Chris Wormald’s brief tenure as cabinet secretary. It is existential for the civil service that his successor learns from his mistakes. Great from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @hannahkeenan.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/next...

Keir Starmer’s next cabinet secretary must learn the lessons from Chris Wormald’s mistakes | Institute for Government

The next cabinet secretary needs to be a far more visible civil service leader.

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Keir Starmer will be looking for his third Chief of Staff since becoming PM, after the departure of Morgan McSweeney. What is the role of Chief of Staff to the PM, how did it arise and what is the difference with other key roles in No10? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/do...

Downing Street chief of staff | Institute for Government

The Downing Street chief of staff is the UK prime minister’s most senior political adviser.

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Delighted that we at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are once again supporting this annual online event aimed at reaching people currently under-represented in the think tank sector… please share with your networks… www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...

Working in the think tank sector • Resolution Foundation

Webinar for undergraduates or those with similar experience interested in working in the sector. Think tanks are research organisations that develop ideas and suggestions for action on a whole range o...

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Delighted that we at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are once again supporting this annual online event aimed at reaching people currently under-represented in the think tank sector… please share with your networks…

Brilliant new report from @gilesyb.bsky.social on how a stronger more economically capable No.10 could help government sharpen up its strategy for raising the rate of growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

How the centre of government can design better growth policy | Institute for Government

Why does the UK struggle with growth?

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Very much looking forward to chairing this important event at the UK Supreme Court on the importance of trust in institutions in an age of AI and populism. Do sign up to watch online 👀 www.linkedin.com/posts/uksupr...

We're delighted to be hosting an online event in conversation with Lord Reed on Thursday 29 January exploring 'Why Trust Matters.' Find out more and register for your free ticket now:… | ...

We're delighted to be hosting an online event in conversation with Lord Reed on Thursday 29 January exploring 'Why Trust Matters.' Find out more and register for your free ticket now: https://lnkd.in...

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Good time to sign up to watch Fiona Hill, @simonfraser00.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social discuss UK/EU/US relations with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social at our joint @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @ukandeu.bsky.social event on Tuesday eve www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...

What does Trump mean for relations between the UK and Europe, and the rest of the world? | Institute for Government

Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and Anand Menon join us to discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe

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Mujtaba Rahman@mijrahman.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Agree with @gideonrachman.bsky.social excellent column. European appeasement hasn't worked. It's time to try a different approach.