Podcast Episodes

Labour’s first year in power: Is this still a mission-driven government?

Labour fought the 2024 general election on a manifesto which promised “a new way of doing government” – one built on the concept of mission-driven go…

1 year, 1 month ago

Speech: Marie Goldman MP, Liberal Democrat shadow leader of the House of Commons

Chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government.

This event was part of the IfG’s conference, The Nolan Principles at 30: W…

1 year, 2 months ago

Shaping the standards debate: interactive discussions

To reflect on the topics raised during the conference, the IfG and CSPL convened small group discussions to talk through more specific questions: 

1 year, 2 months ago

How can frontline officials uphold high standards of behaviour?

Many of the public’s interactions with the state are with frontline officials in health and social care, policing and local government. How much do t…

1 year, 2 months ago

Keynote speech: Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office

Chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

This event was part of the IfG’s conference, The Nolan Principles at 30…

1 year, 2 months ago

Speech: Alberto Costa MP, Chair of the Committee on Standards

Chaired by Alex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

This event was part of the IfG’s conference, The Nolan Principles at 30…

1 year, 2 months ago

How can politicians demonstrate ethical leadership?

After 30 years of the Nolan Principles, ethical scandals – from partygate to freebiegate – are still a regular feature of UK political life and publ…

1 year, 2 months ago

Welcome and keynote speech by Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH

To mark the 30th anniversary of the Nolan Principles, and to explore how ethical standards can be upheld in the future, the IfG brought together a se…

1 year, 2 months ago

How to succeed as a minister

Rumours of a cabinet reshuffle are never far away in Westminster. So how should Keir Starmer approach the delicate task of choosing his top team? The…

1 year, 2 months ago

What can the government do to improve how the NHS spends money?

After a decade of tight funding settlements and the Covid-19 pandemic, Wes Streeting is the latest health secretary trying to improve NHS productivit…

1 year, 3 months ago