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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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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 ... more

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 gre... more

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 t... more

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 clo... more

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Wes Streeting
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Episode: Government 2026 Welcome and keynote speech by Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP
Steve Rotheram
Mayor of Liverpool City Region
Liverpool City Region
Episode: How can local places maximise the benefits of devolution to drive economic growth?
Maya Ellis
Member of the Housing, Communities and Local Government Select Committee
House of Commons
Episode: How can local places maximise the benefits of devolution to drive economic growth?
Lisa Collins
Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation at the University of Surrey
University of Surrey
Episode: How can local places maximise the benefits of devolution to drive economic growth?
Rebecca McKee
Senior researcher at the Institute for Government
Institute for Government
Episode: How can local places maximise the benefits of devolution to drive economic growth?
Rt Hon Sir John Major
Former Prime Minister of the UK.
Episode: Welcome and keynote speech by Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH
Michael Gove
Former Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Episode: The devolution revolution: What next for England’s mayors?
Ben Houchen
Metro Mayor of Tees Valley
Episode: The devolution revolution: What next for England’s mayors?
Claire Ward
Mayor of the East Midlands
Episode: The devolution revolution: What next for England’s mayors?

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Akash Paun
Programme Director for Devolution at the Institute for Government
Nick Davies
Programme Director at the Institute for Government

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
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    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.

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    Katjushka Malson
    Belgium3 years ago
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    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!

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    United Kingdom4 years ago
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    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?

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    I enjoyed this episode bravo

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

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Listeners appreciate the detailed discussions and expert insights into public policy and governance, finding the content highly informative.
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Reviews highlight a strong engagement with the realities and complexities of government operations, indicating a thoughtful approach to current issues.

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Government 2026 Welcome and keynote speech by Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP
Q: How do you support them to deliver efficiencies and improve public services while dealing with changes in structure?
It's important to keep people in the loop and be honest about uncertainties, while holding responsibility for the outcomes of restructuring.
Government 2026 Welcome and keynote speech by Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP
Q: When you changed your mind and decided to abolish NHS England, how are you going to make sure that the NHS remains focused on long-term goals?
It's a collective challenge for everyone at every level to make sure we have our eyes on the horizon while dealing with the immediate issues.
In conversation with Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister
Q: What are your early thoughts on the Whitehall Monitor Report?
There's been lots of useful incremental change, but in this political climate, we need to build a new modern state for the future that meets public expectations.
In conversation with Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister
Q: Can you talk us through in a bit more detail how that then involves working with the Prime Minister in the Cabinet?
I see the Prime Minister every day for a daily brief, and I filter what we need to spend time on to understand the trade-offs and decisions before executing operations.
The view from the IfG: Government in 2026
Q: What can the government do to improve its performance before the next election?
Establishing clear priorities and ensuring collaboration among public services can help improve performance and visibility of progress.

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Offering in-depth exploration of the complexities facing the UK government, episodes present insightful discussions about public service performance under the Labour administration. Topics frequently addressed include the balance of power in Westminster, economic growth strategies, mission-driven governance, and civil service reform. Notably, the podcast engages experts in analyzing key decisions impacting the nation's future, such as handling pressing policy challenges and reaching ambitious goals like net zero. The collaborative atmosphere promotes fresh ideas and critical evaluations, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in governance, public service, and political accountability.

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2. Steve Rotheram
3. Maya Ellis
4. Lisa Collins
5. Rebecca McKee
6. Rt Hon Sir John Major
7. Michael Gove
8. Ben Houchen

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