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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 517 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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From hospitals to schools, policing and local government, the effects of Labour’s promised reforms to public services are now being felt. Waiting times for some NHS services have improved, absence from schools is falling, and knife crime and neighbou... more
This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference 2026. Speakers: Helen Whately MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Helen Barnard, Director of Policy and Research at Tr... more
This event took place at the Green Party Conference. Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government was joined by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, former Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales (2012–16).
This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference. Speakers: Mallory Durran, Chief Technology Officer at Nesta Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council and Cabinet Member for Inn... more
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Great content (thank you), but please do some work on sound quality. The main speakers are often not quite loud or clear enough & distracted by background noise.
Coughing from the Chair was very loud and disruptive. Sound levels were noticeably different between different speakers.
Content was interesting though a bit anodyne. Questions from the audience did not produce much additional enlightenment.
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A policy-focused, governance-centered series that features senior politicians, civil servants, regulators, and researchers discussing how to improve government effectiveness, regulatory design, devolution, and public sector delivery. Episodes often center on regional growth, local govt collaboration, counter-fraud, and reforms in health, environment, and taxation, with a clear emphasis on practical policy outcomes, evidence-based planning, and cross-organization coordination. Noteworthy is the show's consistent engagement with real-world institutions (think tanks, government departments, public bodies) and its aim to translate complex policy debates into actionable insights for practitioners and decision-makers. The format tends to blend ke... more
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2. Stuart Hoddinott
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