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The Labour government has a huge majority in parliament – but Keir Starmer’s administration is also facing an incredibly complex set of policy challenges. So how can the prime minister and his team turn around public service performance? What can chancellor Rachel Reeves do to get the economy growing again? What will mission-driven government actually mean in practice? Who should be making the key... more

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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 ef... more

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 i... more

The Institute for Government was pleased to welcome Kemi Badenoch to give a keynote speech.

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 ... more

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 –... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Hayhoe
Covid counter fraud commissioner, chair of NHS Counter Fraud Authority
NHS Counter Fraud Authority
Episode: Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises?
Sue Hawley
Executive Director
Spotlight on Corruption
Episode: Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises?
Rachael Tiffen
Director of Public Sector and Learning
Cifas
Episode: Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises?
Joshua Reddaway
Director of Fraud and Propriety
National Audit Office
Episode: Lessons from Covid: How to avoid fraud in future crises?
Kim Leadbeater
MP for Ben Valley and sponsor of the Terminally Ill Adults End of Life Bill
Member of Parliament (UK)
Episode: Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues?
Paul Brand
UK editor at ITV News
ITV News
Episode: Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues?
Dan Gover
Senior lecturer in British politics, Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
Episode: Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues?
Luke Norbury
Parliamentary Counsel at the Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office
Episode: Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues?
Clare Sim
Head of member support
Association of Electoral Administrators
Episode: What does the elections bill mean for the next general election?

Hosts

Alex Thomas
Executive Director for Impact at IfG; host of IFG events/webinars
Akash Paun
Programme Director for Devolution; host of DevoLab events

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Quality information

    I have been listening to you for a while. I just went back to listen to the earlier episode on the Internal Market Bill. This is what an engaged citizen wants, in my view. Less on controversy, more on actual content of the proposed bill, the motivation of the legislator, and how various key stakeholderes will view it. An rich, but easy listening discussion, nonetheless.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Katjushka Malson
    Belgium4 years ago
  • Lost my patience

    Lost my patience and temper with this. Some guests are unbelievably snooty, especially from the food and drink association who seem to have their collective heads in the sand. The sheer arrogance and exceptionalism just gets on my nerves now. Had enough!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Nicintosh
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • The covid inquiry

    My parent died of Covid I needed to hear this podcast but then stopped as I began to cry whist this pain of my grief is but five months old I am crushed by it

    I would like to speak to tell you what my lived experience is and all that is has done but how do cherry pick what is worth hearing too?

    The bereaved are not homogeneous group this is complex and there be those thinking they are expert because they ran face group But they are not

    So engage with those who hurts are there truth find us fin... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    # alone at xmas
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Episode 101

    I enjoyed this episode bravo

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    # alone at xmas
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Episode 58

    I just feel this is the biggest mistake ever timing is wrong!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    # alone at xmas
    United Kingdom6 years ago

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Guests are consistently high-caliber policymakers and researchers, delivering practical governance insights.
The show provides clear, implementation-focused discussions that translate policy into action.
Listeners appreciate candid, data-backed debate and real-world experience from public-sector guests.
Sponsorship value is enhanced by expert hosts who steer complex topics with clarity.
Some listeners note variable guest warmth; the analysis remains rigorous and informative.

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#78
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#83
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Apple Podcasts
#168
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Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP: keynote speech
Q: What about concerns that scrapping the duty could disadvantage vulnerable groups?
The Equality Act already protects rights; repealing the duty would not remove protections and would prevent overreach by forcing a box-ticking mentality.
Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP: keynote speech
Q: How will scrapping the public sector equality duty help improve frontline services?
It will stop officials from chasing irrelevant compliance and allow them to focus on delivering frontline services, with judgment and common sense returning to decision-making.
Are private members' bills a good way for MPs to decide on difficult policy issues?
Q: Did you look at jurisdictions which had considered and rejected the possibility of assisted dying?
Yes, and Scotland was a clear example where a backbench bill failed despite significant consideration, illustrating how parliamentary routes can be more challenging than the courts for contentious issues.
What does the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act mean for children’s social care?
Q: How does the Children's Well-being and Schools Act and the government's reforms more broadly change that reality?
The reforms centre on shifting spending toward earlier family help, strengthening a more confident child protection system, and unlocking the power of family networks, with multi-agency teams and a focus on prevention to reduce reliance on costly later-stage interventions.
What will the 2026 devolved elections mean for Scotland, Wales and the UK?
Q: How might nationalist governments across devolved nations affect intergovernmental relations?
With nationalist administrations potentially in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, intergovernmental dynamics could become more complex, requiring flexible cooperation on budgets, public services, and constitutional questions while managing a UK-wide policy agenda.

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What is IfG Events about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A policy-focused series that centers on how government functions can be improved, with emphasis on the centre of government, civil service leadership, public service productivity, and major reform agendas. Discussions typically feature senior Think Tank/Institute voices, civil servants, and policy experts analyzing how to accelerate reform, improve service delivery, and navigate political and institutional constraints. Episodes often compare national and regional governance, explore data-driven decision making, and weigh trade-offs in areas like devolution, digital transformation, and large-scale public sector change. Noteworthy quirks include a practical, implementation-oriented lens and a steady focus on governance structure, leadership, ... more

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