
The first Labour government in 14 years is facing a daunting to-do list and complex challenges at every turn. Public services are under strain. The civil service is under pressure. And ministers must deliver the government’s missions and milestones. But could Keir Starmer’s plan to “rewire the British state” – through using AI and creating a “start-up” culture – turn these challenges into opportun... more
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With Andy Burnham trying to navigate the ever-precarious tightrope that is doing diplomacy with Donald Trump’s White House, Anand Menon joins the podcast team to weigh up the prime minister’s prospects.
Burnham is also exploring a new relationship wi... more
Another by-election, another win for Andy Burnham - with the Greens defeated in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election. Deltapoll's Joe Twyman joins the pod team to explore what the PM’s by-election double really tells us about his electoral prospect... more
No lectern. No tie. And quite a few tears. Andy Burnham promised a different kind of speech. But did the prime minister deliver?
After watching Burnham's first Labour conference speech as party leader and prime minister, Hannah White is joined in th... more
From meeting Donald Trump in New York to heading to his first Labour conference as prime minister, it's quite some week for Andy Burnham - so what does he need to do to make a success of Labour's Liverpool gathering? LabourList editor Emma Burnell jo... more
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This used to be one of my favourite podcasts for its objectivity and insights. Yet this programme is dominated by partisan commentary from Henry Hill with little scrutiny or challenge. This comes hard on the heels of your JL Partners promotional episode ( I wonder what they’ve been up to recently?). Such a shame
It’s very misleading to call an episode ‘Home Office truths with Shabana Mahmood’ only for it not to feature her!
Chilling episode on ministers, they’re so unqualified, our system is nuts!
An interesting listen.
If you want a podcast that oozes intelligence; informedness; nuance; and courtesy, look no further. It’s hard to exaggerate the high quality of this. Perhaps what you’d expect from the IFG. Please subscribe and tell your friends and take a deep dive into the website. An absolute essential if you want to begin understand our fiendishly complex world. I promise I’m not on commission. Thank you IFG.
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A thoughtful, policy-forward show that centers on how government works in practice—covering machinery of government, public services, and civil service reform, with a steady stream of interviews from think tanks, journalists, and policy insiders. Episodes frequently dissect devolution, central-local relations, and how leadership transitions shape delivery, often weaving in Brexit-era lessons and contemporary fiscal and governance challenges. A standout feature is the mix of practical governance analysis with insider perspectives from senior officials, researchers, and political commentators, offering clear takes on what's working, what isn't, and how reforms could be implemented more effectively. This combination tends to appeal to listener... more
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