Los mejores podcasts de Institute For Government (2024)

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Starmer’s Farmer Drama 43:42

4d ago43:42

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Keir Starmer has been on his travels again, but it has been a tricky week at home for the government. Tim Ross and Rachel Wearmouth, the authors of new book Landslide: The Inside Story of the 2024 Election, join the podcast team to discuss how Labour returned to power – and how Starmer and his team are faring. The Budget has gone down very badly wi…

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What next for standards in public life? 1:01:57

4d ago1:01:57

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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 him – and future prime ministers – on ethics and behaviour. So has the CSPL been a success – and what might come next for standards in public life?Over the last three decades the committee has been an…

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In conversation with Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister of Scotland 1:01:20

6d ago1:01:20

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The Institute for Government was pleased to welcome Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister (DFM) of Scotland and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, for an 'in conversation' event on 18 November 2024.The DFM reflected on the 10th anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum and the 25th anniversary of Scottish devolution. She also disc…

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What kind of reform does the NHS need? 1:00:22

7d ago1:00:22

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The Labour government has inherited an NHS in crisis. Pre-existing challenges of growing demand, an ageing population, and high levels of staff vacancies have been exacerbated by the pandemic, resulting in record backlogs and waiting times.With substantial increases in hospital funding and staffing failing to turn performance round, the new governm…

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Donald Trump's Team Calls 38:25

10d ago38:25

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We are living in a different world. Donald Trump’s world. Kim Darroch, the UK's former ambassador to the US, joins the podcast team to make sense of what could be some jaw-dropping appointments to the Trump administration. The UK government has been scrambling to make sense of it all too - responding in measured tones while potentially bracing for …

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In Conversation with Michael Gove 48:11

12d ago48:11

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Michael Gove spent more than a decade as a senior government minister, including as secretary of state for education, justice and levelling up. He was one of the longest-serving ministers of the last government – and one with perhaps the most ambitious plans for public service reform. He was also, arguably, the most successful at making those plans…

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Funding public services: What do spending plans mean for performance? 1:01:33

12d ago1:01:33

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On 30 October, the new government announced spending plans for 2025/26, with a spending review covering 2025/26 to 2027/28 due to be published in the spring. What are the implications of these spending plans for public service performance in 2025/26? What options should the spending review consider for raising revenue and boosting productivity? How…

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Reform or repair? What next for health and social care? 59:15

12d ago59:15

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How can NHS backlogs be tackled and waiting times improved? What are the prospects for adult social care reform in this parliament? How can government ensure health and care services have sufficient workforces? Do health and care services have sufficient funding and is existing funding used effectively? To what extent can and should health services…

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The criminal justice system: Is there a way to fix it? 58:07

12d ago58:07

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The new government faces an extremely challenging inheritance in the criminal justice system. How can trust in the police and charging rates be improved? How can criminal court backlogs be tackled? How can government improve conditions and capacity in prisons? How can individual criminal justice services work together more effectively? And does the…

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A view from the opposition: What should the Conservative Party’s vision for public services be? 59:50

12d ago59:50

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Dissatisfaction with public services was a key reason for the Conservative defeat in the general election. How can the new party leader and frontbench regain public trust for running public services? What are the key elements of a distinctive Conservative vision for public services? How should the Conservative Party balance demands for higher publi…

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In conversation with Lord Blunkett 47:06

12d ago47:06

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An in conversation with Lord Blunkett, former Home Secretary and Secretary of State for Education and Employment, and Emma Norris, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government.This event was part of the IfG's public services conference, kindly supported by UCL.Por Institute for Government

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In conversation with Rt Hon Michael Gove 56:07

12d ago56:07

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An in conversation with Rt Hon Michael Gove, Editor of the The Spectator and former Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, and Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. This event was part of the IfG's public services conference, kindly supported by UCL.…

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The IfG Expert Briefing: What next for public services? 27:50

12d ago27:50

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The IfG team presented new analysis on the likely impact of the budget on public services performance. They also discussed the key questions facing the government ahead of the spending review, including widespread poor performance and record backlogs, tight funding settlements, industrial disputes, crumbling buildings, recruitment and retention pro…

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Is the world ready for Donald Trump? 43:51

17d ago43:51

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Buckle up everyone. Donald Trump has won the US presidential election and will return to the White House after an extraordinary campaign featuring criminal convictions, assassination attempts, shocking language, and so much more. So what does this tell us about the US? What does it mean for the UK? And how might the world change in the years to com…

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What role can prevention play in boosting public service productivity? 1:02:43

20d ago1:02:43

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The new government has put prevention at the heart of public service reform plans. So what difference could this approach make? By intervening sooner, problems may not escalate, become embedded, or arise in the first place – meaning preventative services could be a major contributor to public sector productivity. With spending likely to be tight ov…

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Rachel Reeves' Halloween budget: trick or treat? 40:32

24d ago40:32

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Budget day is over and Halloween is here - and Rachel Reeves certainly came up with some pretty scary numbers. Stewart Wood, a former adviser to Gordon Brown at the Treasury and No10, joins the podcast team to make sense of the chancellor’s statement. Will her plans - this is one of the biggest tax raising budgets in modern history - come back to h…

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What did Rachel Reeves’ budget reveal about the government’s priorities? 45:16

25d ago45:16

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Rachel Reeves’ first budget promises to be one of the most consequential in years. Shortly after the chancellor addresses parliament, IfG experts examined her announcements and make sense of Reeves’ plans for the economy. What decisions has she taken on new fiscal rules, tax measures and public services? What does this budget mean for the governmen…

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What did Rachel Reeves’ budget reveal about the government’s priorities? 45:48

26d ago45:48

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Rachel Reeves’ first budget might well be one of the most consequential in years – and is the biggest tax-rising budget in over 30 decades. Spending is up too. As is borrowing. So what does this all mean for the economy, for the government, and for people’s pockets? The IfG expert team gathered just a few hours after the chancellor’s statement to M…

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Donald Trump and the politics of interfere 42:54

1M ago42:54

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If there’s one thing we’ve learned about US politics in recent years, it’s this: don’t fall out with Donald Trump. So how have Keir Starmer and the Labour government ended up being dragged into a big row with the former - and maybe future - president? Foreign policy expert Sophia Gaston joins the podcast team to make sense of an unexpected twist in…

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Lessons from the rise and fall of the Department for International Development 1:03:17

1M ago1:03:17

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From its creation in 1997 to its merger with the Foreign Office in 2020, the Department for International Development (DfID) managed nearly £200 billion in total and played a global leadership role in reducing poverty. While DfID also had to deal with high-profile failures and public criticism, sustained political support from Labour, coalition and…

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Productivity Pitches #4: Local Government 1:14:17

1M ago1:14:17

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Productivity in public services has never been more important. Most services are struggling to return to pre-pandemic performance levels, and the new Labour government have indicated that spending will remain tight. Improvements in performance will likely come from frontline workers finding new, innovative ways of delivering services. So what can b…

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How can the government effectively roll out EV charging infrastructure? 59:06

1M ago59:06

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The government has promised to restore the target to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030. The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate also requires that 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in Great Britain will have to be zero emission by 2030. However, car makers have expressed concerns about their ability to hit these ta…

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Saturday Night's Alright for Investing 47:15

1M ago47:15

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This week was all about the launch of Invest 2035. Invest what? The Guardian's City Editor Anna Isaac joins the podcast team to get behind the scenes for the big government day - complete with an exclusive Elton John concert - at the Guildhall. The glitz and the glamour was designed to provide some soothing mood music ahead of the Budget - now fast…

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How can Keir Starmer ensure the centre of government works for the country? 1:03:55

1M ago1:03:55

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Labour’s first 100 days in power have been marked by reports of conflict, dysfunction and delay at the centre of government. Sue Gray’s short tenure as Keir Starmer’s chief of staff has come to an end, with the prime minister choosing to reset his No.10 team just months after Labour won the general election.What reforms are needed to radically impr…

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Institute for Government in conversation with Wes Streeting MP 50:02

1M ago50:02

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Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, was in conversation with Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government.Por Institute for Government

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Gray goes out of fashion 38:46

1M ago38:46

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Chiefs of staff aren’t meant to become the story. But Sue Gray most definitely did - until she wasn’t. So what does Keir Starmer’s No10 reset mean for how he wants to govern – and what should Labour be doing to turn around those plummeting poll rates? More in Common’s Luke Tryl joins the podcast team to explore the Downing Street job moves and exam…

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After Sue Gray: How can Keir Starmer reset No.10? 58:54

2M ago58:54

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Reports of dysfunction and unhappiness at the centre of government have led to Sue Gray’s departure as the prime minister’s chief of staff. In an effort to reset his top team, Keir Starmer has replaced Gray with Morgan McSweeney, and has also made a number of other key appointments to his No.10 operation. So what does this restructuring tell us abo…

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After Sue Gray: How can Keir Starmer reset No.10? 58:54

2M ago58:54

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Reports of dysfunction and unhappiness at the centre of government have led to Sue Gray’s departure as the prime minister’s chief of staff. In an effort to reset his top team, Keir Starmer has replaced Gray with Morgan McSweeney, and has also made a number of other key appointments to his No.10 operation.So what does this restructuring tell us abou…

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AI in the public sector: How can government achieve the greatest impact? 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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This event was held at the 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.Speakers:Kate Bell, Assistant General Secretary of the Trades Union CongressAlwin Magimay, Global Head of AI at PA ConsultingGaia Marcus, Director of the Ada Lovelace InstituteGordon McKee MP, Member of Parliament for Glasgow SouthThis event was chaired by Dr Matthew Gill, Program…

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Why was the Conservative Party Conference so upbeat? 42:20

2M ago42:20

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Not even the torrential rain seemed to dampen the high spirits of the Conservative party conference. So what's going on? Scarlett Maguire of JL Partners joins the pod team to explore what happened in Birmingham and which of the party’s would-be leaders emerged as the front runner. With the attention of the lobby elsewhere, the government no doubt b…

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After the pandemic: How can confidence in public procurement be restored? 58:14

2M ago58:14

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This event was held at the 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.Speakers: Katy Balls, Deputy Political Editor at The SpectatorDaniel Bruce, Chief Executive of Transparency International UKNick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for GovernmentJoe Powell MP, Chair of APPG on Anti-Corruption and Responsible Tax and Member of Parliament f…

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How can the Conservatives build on the last government's unsung industrial strategy? 1:03:42

2M ago1:03:42

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This event was held at the Conservative Party Conference 2024 in Birmingham.Speakers:Andrew Griffith MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and TechnologyProfessor Nigel Brandon OBE, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Professor of Sustainable Development in Energy at Imperial College LondonRain Newton-Smith, Chief Executive of th…

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What is the Conservative vision for devolution across England? 1:02:27

2M ago1:02:27

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This event was held at the Conservative Party Conference 2024 in Birmingham.Speakers:Councillor Anne Handley, Leader of East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilProfessor Richard Jones, Vice-President for Regional Innovation and Civic Engagement at The University of ManchesterCouncillor Tim Oliver OBE, Leader of Surrey County Council and Chairman of the Cou…

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How would a Conservative government reduce demand for public services? 59:04

2M ago59:04

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This event was held at the Conservative Party Conference 2024 in Birmingham.Speakers:Steve Brine, former Chair of the Health and Social Care Select CommitteePolly Curtis, Chief Executive of DemosStuart Hoddinott, Senior Researcher at the Institute for GovernmentSam Rowlands MS, Welsh Shadow Minister for HealthThis event was chaired by Emma Norris, …

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Improving public service productivity: Can we have better services for less money? 1:01:52

2M ago1:01:52

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This event was held at the Conservative Party Conference 2024 in Birmingham.Speakers:Baroness Neville-Rolfe, former Cabinet Office and Treasury ministerDan Butler, Head of Government Affairs at Google Cloud UKNick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for GovernmentProfessor Mark Thompson, Professor of Digital Economy at the University of Exe…

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How can the Conservative Party learn from its failures to deliver in government? 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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This event was held at the Conservative Party Conference 2024 in Birmingham.Speakers:Rt Hon Damian Green, former First Secretary of State and Minister for the Cabinet OfficeJill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for GovernmentJoe Twyman, Co-Founder and Director of DeltapollHenry Newman, former Special Adviser at No10 and the Cabinet OfficeThis…

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Leading from the centre: How can prime ministers better deliver long-term policy objectives? 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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This event was held at the Conservative Party Conference 2024 in Birmingham.Speakers:Rt Hon John Glen MP, Shadow Paymaster GeneralThe Lord Norton of Louth, Conservative Peer and Professor of Government at the University of HullKartina Tahir Thomson, President of the Institute and Faculty of ActuariesAlex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute …

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What next for the Conservative Party's approach to energy and net zero? 58:49

2M ago58:49

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This event was held at the 2024 Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.Speakers:Rt Hon Claire Coutinho MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net ZeroSam Hall, Director of the Conservative Environment NetworkRosa Hodgkin, Researcher at the Institute for GovernmentProfessor Karl Whittle, Professor of Zero Carbon and Nuclear Energ…

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How can the Labour government achieve its clean power aims and accelerate to net zero? 1:01:27

2M ago1:01:27

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This event was held at the 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.Speakers:Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy at Greater London AuthorityClem Cowton, Director of External Affairs at Octopus EnergyEd Cox, Executive Director for Strategy, Economy & Net Zero at West Midlands Combined AuthorityRosa Hodgkin, Researcher at the Ins…

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How can the government make a success of its mission-led approach? 57:38

2M ago57:38

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This event was held at the 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.Speakers:Josh Simons MP, Member of Parliament for Makerfield and former Director of Labour TogetherClare Moriarty, former Permanent Secretary and Chief Executive of Citizens AdviceKartina Tahir Thomson, President of the Institute and Faculty of ActuariesAlex Thomas, Programme Dire…

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How can metro mayors help Labour achieve its missions for government? 56:38

2M ago56:38

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This event was held at the 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.Speakers:Jim McMahon MP, Minister of State (Housing, Communities and Local Government)Kim McGuinness, Mayor of the North EastProfessor Richard Jones, Vice-President for Regional Innovation and Civic Engagement at The University of ManchesterJen Williams, Northern England Correspon…

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Improving public service productivity: Can we have better services for less money? 1:02:45

2M ago1:02:45

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This event was held at the 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.Speakers:Georgia Gould MP, Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)Dan Butler, Head of Government Affairs at Google Cloud UKNick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for GovernmentProfessor Mark Thompson, Professor of Digital Economy at the University of ExeterThis event wa…

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Prevention-led public services: Can the government make its rhetoric a reality? 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

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This event was held at the 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.Speakers:Andrew Gwynne MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for GovernmentDr Jennifer Dixon DBE, Chief Executive of The Health FoundationPaul Kissack, Group Chief Executive of Joseph Rowntree Found…

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How can R&D ensure the new industrial strategy creates growth? 1:05:14

2M ago1:05:14

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This event was held at the 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.Speakers:Lord Patrick Vallance, Minister of State for Science, Research and InnovationPeter Foster, Public Policy Editor at the Financial TimesProfessor Mary Ryan, Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise) at Imperial College LondonGiles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Gov…

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How can government spending decisions deliver Labour’s missions? 1:02:50

2M ago1:02:50

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This event was held at the 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.Speakers:Dame Meg Hillier MP, Chair of the Treasury Select CommitteeThomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for GovernmentTom Sasse, Britain Public Policy Editor at The EconomistMoira Wallace, former Permanent SecretaryThis event was chaired by Dr Gemma Tetlow, Chief …

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How can a Labour government ensure it invests well in public services? 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

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This event was held at the 2024 Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.Speakers:Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the TreasuryAnita Charlesworth, Director of Research and the REAL Centre (Research and Economic Analysis for the Long term) at the Health FoundationThomas Pope, Deputy Chief Economist at the Institute for GovernmentPhillip Woolle…

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Live from the Labour Party Conference! 39:28

2M ago39:28

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The IfG team is up in Liverpool for Labour's first party conference since winning the general election - and the party's first in government since 2009. So, what's the mood? Has Keir Starmer managed to shift the narrative away from freebies and falling-outs? Does the annual party get together tell us anything about how government is working? And wh…

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How can Labour reset standards in public life and improve trust in our politics? 1:03:24

2M ago1:03:24

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With Labour seeking to reassert its credentials around upholding public standards - and avoid standards issues distracting from its wider agenda for government – a significant reset is required. This event explored how key reforms such as the creation of the long-promised Ethics and Integrity Commission and establishment of the Modernisation Commit…

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How can the new government’s industrial strategy help boost productivity? 1:04:41

2M ago1:04:41

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The UK’s productivity record since the financial crisis has been dismal. In the long term, the country cannot become more prosperous and afford the public services it needs without reversing this trend. The new Labour government has committed to boosting growth as one of its five missions for government and set out its intention to put industrial s…

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KEIR AND PRESENT DANGER 38:20

2M ago38:20

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Does it matter if the prime minister accepts a free gift? Lots of free gifts. The House Magazine’s Sienna Rodgers joins the Inside Briefing team to explore a question that, unfortunately for Keir Starmer, is not going away. It has also emerged that Sue Gray, the PM’s chief staff, is paid more than the country’s most senior politician - and a lot, l…

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