"Nothing off the table" when it comes to reworking the centre of govt, according to news reports. If they're after ideas, Morgan McS and co could do worse than taking a look at the @instituteforgov.bsky.socialwww.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Why the centre of government has failed successive prime ministers – and seven recommendations for radical reform.
NEW - Where will the Liberal Democrats position themselves on the government's housing plans? Comment from me reflecting on our @instituteforgov.bsky.social and Thakeham event at Lib Dem conference earlier this week
Ed Davey's party used its conference in Brighton to set out its stall on housebuilding.
Had a great time speaking on this stellar panel yesterday. Huge thanks to the other panellists, and Thakeham for supporting the event. Check out the recording linked in the post below 🎤
How can the Liberal Democrats deliver a fair deal for housing? Listen to our fringe event with Lee Dillon MP, Max Wilkinson MP, @annaclarke.bsky.social, Tristan Robinson, @sophiemetcalfe.bsky.social, and Nehal Davison, in partnership with Thakeham www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...
A Liberal Democrat conference event in Brighton to discuss what the party can do to ensure sustainable and affordable housing.
Another excellent paper out today from my @instituteforgov.bsky.social colleagues on a very important topic
Today the @instituteforgov.bsky.social has published a new paper about ministerial maternity leave - how it's developed, the important improvements in recent years, and how it can be made even better (and extended to other types of leave...) www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Seven former politicians share their experiences of having a baby while in office.
These 10 principles for helping the new UK government meet its housing targets seem pretty sensible. Fairly damning indictment of the last government that they were arguably failing on (almost) all of them.
NEW report: How can the government meet its housing targets? The latest in our chronic policy problem series - we look at why past governments have failed to meet their targets and 10 principles the government should follow to set a better record. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Why successive governments have found it difficult to deliver on housebuilding pledges.
Huge thanks to the whole @instituteforgov.bsky.social@jillongovt.bsky.social@drhannahwhite.bsky.social Tom Pope, Nehal Davison, and the brilliant Melissa Ittoo who created the graphics in the report - including this nifty timeline.
For the full list, you can read the report here, including a summary setting out our 10 principles. instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Why successive governments have found it difficult to deliver on housebuilding pledges.
We set out 10 principles for a better approach, including: 1. Ensure housebuilding remains a consistent political priority led from the top 2. Define what success looks like, including a 10-yr vision and 5-yr delivery plan 3. Prioritise national targets over local objections
4. Govts have failed to reconcile their housebuilding objectives with their other policy objectives (e.g. environment regulations, building standards) and missed opportunities deliver them in a more mutually reinforcing way.
3. Govts have been unwilling or unable to make difficult decisions and drive through challenging reforms needed. This includes failing to prioritise national housing need above local objections in the planning system, or use other tools to boost housing like social housebuilding.