Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDaisy Cooper MP: A keynote speech by the Liberal Democrat deputy leader
Season 1 Episode 296
No other party leader enjoyed themselves as much as Ed Davey did during the 2024 general election campaign. Rollercoasters, paddleboards, slides – th…
1 year, 7 months ago
Alex Burghart MP: In conversation with the shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
Season 1 Episode 295
How have the Conservative party adapted to opposition? What lessons has it taken from its 14 years in power – and its big defeat at the general elect…
1 year, 7 months ago
Six months on: How is the Labour government performing?
Season 1 Episode 294
An exclusive poll for the IfG has revealed just how people are thinking about this Labour government, how optimistic they are about Keir Starmer’s po…
1 year, 7 months ago
US Election: The night after President Trump’s inauguration
Season 1 Episode 293
The world was watching as Donald Trump returned to the White House. So what clues did his inauguration speech give us about his plans for the preside…
1 year, 7 months ago
What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England?
Season 1 Episode 292
The government’s devolution white paper – published on 16 December – sets out the detail of Labour’s promised ‘devolution revolution’. Ministers plan…
1 year, 8 months ago
In conversation with Cat Little, Civil Service Chief Operating Officer
Season 1 Episode 291
The government has set out its intention to support the civil service with the necessary tools to deliver for the public. As the IfG has argued, refo…
1 year, 9 months ago
What next for standards in public life?
Season 1 Episode 290
Thirty years ago, following a series of high-profile political scandals, John Major set up the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) to advise…
1 year, 9 months ago
In conversation with Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister of Scotland
Season 1 Episode 289
The Institute for Government was pleased to welcome Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister (DFM) of Scotland and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Ga…
1 year, 9 months ago
What role can prevention play in boosting public service productivity?
Season 1 Episode 288
The new government has put prevention at the heart of public service reform plans. So what difference could this approach make? By intervening sooner…
1 year, 9 months ago
What kind of reform does the NHS need?
Season 1 Episode 287
The Labour government has inherited an NHS in crisis. Pre-existing challenges of growing demand, an ageing population, and high levels of staff vacan…
1 year, 9 months ago