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How can Andy Burnham deliver on Labour’s promise to improve public services?

October 22, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

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…
Leaders of tomorrow: How can the UK develop politicians fit for the future?

October 9, 2026 · 56 min

This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference 2026. Speakers: Heather Blundell, CEO of Grayling Rt Hon Baroness Thérèse Coffey, former Deputy Prime Minister Rt…
Social security, disability and health-related inactivity: What is the Conservative case for reform?

October 6, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

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…
In conversation with Baroness Bennett, former Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales

October 5, 2026 · 47 min

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). Learn…
How can digital public services be made a reality?

October 5, 2026 · 34 min

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…

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In conversation with Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party

October 5, 2026 · 39 min

This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference. Speakers: Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party This event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive…
Should ministers have more power over public bodies?

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference. Speakers: Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Shadow Minister (Treasury) Henry Hill, Editor of The Critic Rt Hon Lord Maude of…
Governing in a fractured Britain: How should the Conservatives rethink their approach to power?

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference. Speakers: Baroness Finn of Swansea, Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Dr Patrick English, Head of Elections and…
How can Labour’s early years agenda better support boys from low-income families?

September 30, 2026 · 60 min

This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026. Speakers: Paul Waugh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Early Education) Lynn Perry MBE, Chief Executive Officer at…
Where next for English devolution under Andy Burnham?

September 30, 2026 · 59 min

This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026. Speakers: Mayor Kim McGuinness, Mayor of North East England Cllr Fran Belbin, Leader of Sheffield City Council Professor Duncan Ivison…
How can Labour build an affordable welfare system that supports sick and disabled people?

September 29, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026. Speakers: Dame Meg Hillier MP, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee Rt Hon Alan Milburn, Chair of the Young People and Work Review Ben…
Getting things done: How can government deliver policy priorities?

September 29, 2026 · 59 min

This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference. Speakers: Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State (Home Office) David Pinto-Duschinsky MP, Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Department for Work and…

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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 decisions in Westminster – and beyond? And what will the appointment of a new cabinet secretary mean for the future direction of the civil service? From reforming how the centre of government works to the battle for the future of the civil service, from making a success of levelling up to achieve net zero goals, IfG EVENTS stimulate fresh thinking and share ideas about how government works – and how it could work better.