Hannah White

This is spot-on

Very much this. Westminster relying on muscle memory of two-party politics is in no fit shape for politics as it is now playing out in the country.

Loved this piece — We’re really not talking enough about what multiparty Britain means for the rest of our democratic institutions which are very much two-party shaped!

That’s how we normally do it it’s true… but solutions in such circumstances are rarely perfect (see the late lamented (by me) FTPA) so wouldn’t it be nice to do some advance planning??? I mean it’s not really even advance as we are already there…

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The real lesson to take from Gorton and Denton is for the future of UK democracy | Institute for Government Westminster is dangerously underprepared for a multi-party future.

Everyone is analysing the implications of the byelection for Keir Starmer and Labour but the most important lessons are for democracy - my latest for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gort...

Keir Starmer’s next cabinet secretary must learn the lessons from Chris Wormald’s mistakes | Institute for Government The next cabinet secretary needs to be a far more visible civil service leader.

The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk take on Chris Wormald’s brief tenure as cabinet secretary.

It is existential for the civil service that his successor learns from his mistakes.

Great from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @hannahkeenan.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/next...

Downing Street chief of staff | Institute for Government The Downing Street chief of staff is the UK prime minister’s most senior political adviser.

Keir Starmer will be looking for his third Chief of Staff since becoming PM, after the departure of Morgan McSweeney.

What is the role of Chief of Staff to the PM, how did it arise and what is the difference with other key roles in No10?

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/do...

Working in the think tank sector • Resolution Foundation Webinar for undergraduates or those with similar experience interested in working in the sector. Think tanks are research organisations that develop ideas and suggestions for action on a whole range o...

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Yes all are welcome!

Working in the think tank sector • Resolution Foundation Webinar for undergraduates or those with similar experience interested in working in the sector. Think tanks are research organisations that develop ideas and suggestions for action on a whole range o...

Delighted that we at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are once again supporting this annual online event aimed at reaching people currently under-represented in the think tank sector… please share with your networks… www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...

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Working in the think tank sector • Resolution Foundation Webinar for undergraduates or those with similar experience interested in working in the sector. Think tanks are research organisations that develop ideas and suggestions for action on a whole range o...

Yes! www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...

Delighted that we at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are once again supporting this annual online event aimed at reaching people currently under-represented in the think tank sector… please share with your networks…

How the centre of government can design better growth policy | Institute for Government Why does the UK struggle with growth?

Brilliant new report from @gilesyb.bsky.social on how a stronger more economically capable No.10 could help government sharpen up its strategy for raising the rate of growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

We're delighted to be hosting an online event in conversation with Lord Reed on Thursday 29 January exploring 'Why Trust Matters.' Find out more and register for your free ticket now:… | ... We're delighted to be hosting an online event in conversation with Lord Reed on Thursday 29 January exploring 'Why Trust Matters.' Find out more and register for your free ticket now: https://lnkd.in...

Very much looking forward to chairing this important event at the UK Supreme Court on the importance of trust in institutions in an age of AI and populism.

Do sign up to watch online 👀

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Good time to sign up to watch Fiona Hill, @simonfraser00.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social discuss UK/EU/US relations with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social at our joint @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @ukandeu.bsky.social event on Tuesday eve www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...

Vicky Elliott (@msvkelliott.bsky.social) Head of Leadership at the UK's Local Government Association. On secondment from the Cabinet Office. Linguist. Views my own.

I’m delighted to announce that @msvkelliott.bsky.social will be joining our team at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk in early March as the new Director of the IfG Academy - our learning and development arm. Welcome Vicky!

Government 2026: IfG's annual conference | Institute for Government Join us as we bring together influential speakers and experts to explore the key questions for government in 2026.

Thanks to everyone who has contributed to a fantastic @instituteforgovernment.org.uk annual conference today - we have had a series of fascinating conversations and - if you missed them - you can watch them all back on our website here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

Government 2026: IfG's annual conference | Institute for Government Join us as we bring together influential speakers and experts to explore the key questions for government in 2026.

Register to watch online here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

So if the programme for our Government 2026 conference tomorrow wasn’t already stellar enough, delighted to say we will be opening with a keynote from @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social (with @darrenpjones.bsky.social Mel Stride @andyburnham.bsky.social Louise Casey, Ed Balls already announced!)

This follows an extensive external search process with Green Park - we were blown away by the quality of the applicants. The 3 of us are looking forward to working together - alongside Pauline Joy our Executive Director Finance & Resources - to take the Institute into its next exciting stage

I'm really delighted to announce that- in a restructure of the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s senior team - I've appointed @gemmatetlow.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Research & Innovation & @alexgathomas.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Impact & Influence

Looking forward to speaking at @raeng.org.uk Policy Fellowships Showcase on Monday! Do sign up to join us!

Wes Streeting accused of ‘chaotic and incoherent approach’ to NHS reform Exclusive: thinktank report finds health secretary has failed to improve productivity, with the health service unlikely to meet its targets

Latest fascinating & comprehensive analysis from the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk team of Labour’s public services performance… www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

A welcome clarification on the rules ‘gagging’ civil servants | Institute for Government New guidance on civil servants speaking in public is a welcome return to common sense.

The Cabinet Office has relaxed the rules on civil servants speaking in public. The government is still too defensive about who can speak, but this is a positive step, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/welc...

Tinker, Tailor, Starmer, Spies? | Institute for Government The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff joins the podcast team explore the row and what it says about the UK’s relations with Beijing.

🎧Tinker, Tailor, Starmer, Spies?

Latest @instituteforgovernment.org.uk podcast is out now!

@gabyhinsliff.bsky.social @theguardian.com joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @amberdellar.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social & @timdurrant.bsky.social

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

Latest excellent analysis from the @instituteforgov public services team 👇https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/15/english-councils-to-remain-poorer-than-2010-despite-funding-boost-says-report?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Really looking forward to recording an episode of this excellent podcast series which gives a fascinating insight into the working of the Welsh government (produced by Senedd member and former minister @waterslee ) open.spotify.com/show/0cwgtqc...

Against what criteria 😳???