Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchElections 2026: How could votes in England, Scotland and Wales reshape British politics?
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
A preview of the issues at stake in the hugely significant elections taking plac…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Rewiring the state: Is the government making any progress?
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
Drawing on brand new IfG research, this panel gave its verdict on the government…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Is the centre of government built to deliver?
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
An expert panel explored how well No.10 and the Treasury work together to deliv…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
In conversation with Louise Casey, Baroness Casey of Blackstock DBE CB
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
Baroness Louise Casey, the government's Lead Non-Executive Director and Chair of…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Government 2026 Welcome and keynote speech by Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP
This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.
Opening remarks from
Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for G…7 months, 3 weeks ago
Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities?
The government’s ‘devolution revolution’ in England will see newly-created strategic authorities given greater powers to shape local economic policy …
9 months ago
Are public inquiries a good way for government to learn lessons?
On 20 November, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry published its second report – four and a half years after the inquiry was first announced by Boris Johnson. T…
9 months ago
The Covid Inquiry: What does Module II say about government decision making and political governance?
On 20 November 2025, the UK Covid-19 Inquiry will publish its second report. This module focuses on political and administrative decision making duri…
9 months, 1 week ago
The UK-EU ‘reset': Six months on
At May’s UK-EU summit, Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled a new Common Understanding between the EU and the…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
How successfully have Labour run public services?
Poor public service performance was a key reason for Labour’s victory in the 2024 election. Following the new government’s first multi-year spending …
9 months, 2 weeks ago