Alice Lilly
@aliceolilly.bsky.social
Senior researcher/ Learning and development manager at Institute for Government.
All things parliament and government.
PhD in modern US/UK history.
Sport fan.
All things parliament and government.
PhD in modern US/UK history.
Sport fan.
Resetting the ‘days since our last nursery bug’ sign to 0 and going to go and scream into a pillow
November 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Resetting the ‘days since our last nursery bug’ sign to 0 and going to go and scream into a pillow
Researching a bit of historic Budget trivia and TL;DR- it's Gladstone. It's always Gladstone.
The red box? Gladstone. The tradition the Chancellor can drink while speaking? Gladstone. Longest Budget speech? Gladstone. Most Budget speeches? Gladstone.
The red box? Gladstone. The tradition the Chancellor can drink while speaking? Gladstone. Longest Budget speech? Gladstone. Most Budget speeches? Gladstone.
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Researching a bit of historic Budget trivia and TL;DR- it's Gladstone. It's always Gladstone.
The red box? Gladstone. The tradition the Chancellor can drink while speaking? Gladstone. Longest Budget speech? Gladstone. Most Budget speeches? Gladstone.
The red box? Gladstone. The tradition the Chancellor can drink while speaking? Gladstone. Longest Budget speech? Gladstone. Most Budget speeches? Gladstone.
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EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Air Force One: The Sequel
Not sure of the plot yet but maybe it could feature a plane that’s been donated by another state?
Not sure of the plot yet but maybe it could feature a plane that’s been donated by another state?
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Air Force One: The Sequel
Not sure of the plot yet but maybe it could feature a plane that’s been donated by another state?
Not sure of the plot yet but maybe it could feature a plane that’s been donated by another state?
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Looks like Lammy is going significantly further than the Leveson criminal courts review proposed on jury trials: abolished for anyone likely to face a sentence <5 years (Leveson suggested 3). You can make arguments for and against juries — but the claim it‘s *necessary* doesn’t stand up:
The Leveson review: Cutting jury trials is not the only option | Institute for Government
The Leveson review is welcome – but doesn’t address the most fundamental problem in the courts.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Looks like Lammy is going significantly further than the Leveson criminal courts review proposed on jury trials: abolished for anyone likely to face a sentence <5 years (Leveson suggested 3). You can make arguments for and against juries — but the claim it‘s *necessary* doesn’t stand up:
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Will the government change its fiscal strategy in tomorrow's budget?
Our chief economist @gemmatetlow.bsky.social shares her thoughts on our autumn budget 2025 live blog – follow along www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
Our chief economist @gemmatetlow.bsky.social shares her thoughts on our autumn budget 2025 live blog – follow along www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Will the government change its fiscal strategy in tomorrow's budget?
Our chief economist @gemmatetlow.bsky.social shares her thoughts on our autumn budget 2025 live blog – follow along www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
Our chief economist @gemmatetlow.bsky.social shares her thoughts on our autumn budget 2025 live blog – follow along www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
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In a new departure, we @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are going to be live blogging the Budget all through tomorrow. The live blog is now live and we will be sharing our pre-Budget thoughts there, followed by responses once we hear the CX's speech www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
LIVE BLOG | Autumn budget 2025: Rachel Reeves prepares to announce tax measures | Institute for Government
IfG experts analyse Reeves' budget and explore what the chancellor's plans for the economy, tax and spending mean.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In a new departure, we @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are going to be live blogging the Budget all through tomorrow. The live blog is now live and we will be sharing our pre-Budget thoughts there, followed by responses once we hear the CX's speech www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
What’s so odd about Budgets is how they are a mix of secrecy and weeks of leaks and pre-announcements
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
What’s so odd about Budgets is how they are a mix of secrecy and weeks of leaks and pre-announcements
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On Wednesday Rachel Reeves will deliver her second budget as chancellor.
So what can we expect? From fiscal and tax strategies to the cost of living and public services, our IfG experts set out six things to look out for www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
So what can we expect? From fiscal and tax strategies to the cost of living and public services, our IfG experts set out six things to look out for www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
Rachel Reeves’s budget 2025: The IfG’s six things to look out for | Institute for Government
What can we expect from the chancellor’s second budget?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
On Wednesday Rachel Reeves will deliver her second budget as chancellor.
So what can we expect? From fiscal and tax strategies to the cost of living and public services, our IfG experts set out six things to look out for www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
So what can we expect? From fiscal and tax strategies to the cost of living and public services, our IfG experts set out six things to look out for www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/rach...
Sorry to miss this- looks a great event to sign up for!
Which civilians play the most important roles in controlling the armed forces?
This Thursday, join @plagasse.bsky.social, Dominic Grieve and @profveronika.bsky.social to discuss Philippe Lagassé's new book, Overseen or Overlooked? Legislators, Armed Forces, and Democratic Accountability.
Sign up 👇
This Thursday, join @plagasse.bsky.social, Dominic Grieve and @profveronika.bsky.social to discuss Philippe Lagassé's new book, Overseen or Overlooked? Legislators, Armed Forces, and Democratic Accountability.
Sign up 👇
Legislative Oversight of the Armed Forces
Which civilians play the most important roles in controlling the armed forces?
www.ucl.ac.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Sorry to miss this- looks a great event to sign up for!
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New paper, 'Ministers reflect on the Treasury' from @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social and me for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk. Pre-budget, we've compiled insights from 10 years of Ministers Reflect interviews, plus rex from the IfG catalogue on HMT. Favourite quotes to follow! 1/🧵 tinyurl.com/38anhkc7
![Quote graphic with “#Ministers Reflect” and a statement about the chancellor’s power over money, attributed to Jeremy Hunt — Chancellor of the Exchequer (2022–24), whose portrait appears to the right of the quote. The quote reads: "I think most of your power does revolve around the decisions you can make over money [...as chancellor] that puts you in a very different position to every other cabinet minister, including the prime minister." The Institute for Government logo is in the corner of the image.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:yafpzg4e4ibpubp33xsq5v7q/bafkreigoe7oaqk4kw45ex74usg7hdlkwwkyrhgqk7qn6iacyfcrrujfiym@jpeg)
November 24, 2025 at 1:31 PM
New paper, 'Ministers reflect on the Treasury' from @paddy-mcalary.bsky.social and me for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk. Pre-budget, we've compiled insights from 10 years of Ministers Reflect interviews, plus rex from the IfG catalogue on HMT. Favourite quotes to follow! 1/🧵 tinyurl.com/38anhkc7
McLaren, are you quite well?
November 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
McLaren, are you quite well?
This is vital journalism. It is also incredibly distressing to read. And absolutely depressing and enraging.
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
Influencers made millions pushing ‘wild’ births – now the Free Birth Society is linked to baby deaths around the world
A year-long investigation reveals how mothers lost children after being radicalised by uplifting podcast tales of births without midwives or doctors
As Esau Lopez was asphyxiated for the first 17 minutes of his life on Earth, the atmosphere in the room remained serene, even ecstatic. Acoustic music crooned from a speaker in a modest two-bedroom apartment in a suburb of Pennsylvania. “You are a queen,” murmured one of three friends in the room.
Only Esau’s mother, Gabrielle Lopez, felt something was wrong. She was pushing hard, but her son would not be born. “Can you help [him] out?” she asked, as Esau crowned. “Baby is coming,” the friend replied. Four minutes later, Lopez asked again, “Can you grab [him]?” Another friend murmured, “Baby is safe.” Six minutes passed. Again, Lopez asked, “Can you grab [him]?” Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This is vital journalism. It is also incredibly distressing to read. And absolutely depressing and enraging.
They won by 98 wickets? Fair play that’s a huge defeat
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
They won by 98 wickets? Fair play that’s a huge defeat
Imagining the ticket sales department trying to find the ground staff in Perth to “just have a quick chat”
November 22, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Imagining the ticket sales department trying to find the ground staff in Perth to “just have a quick chat”
Absolutely defeated by this week. Hand foot and mouth has been brutal for the poor little one and we are all running on fumes
November 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Absolutely defeated by this week. Hand foot and mouth has been brutal for the poor little one and we are all running on fumes
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Looking forward to this discussion later - do join us at 12.30
This afternoon my colleagues at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk will be discussing the second covid inquiry report. Join us online at lunchtime & bring your questions - see you there!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
The Covid Inquiry: What does Module II say about government decision making and political governance? | Institute for Government
Join our IfG experts webinar to unpack the Covid Inquiry's findings and explore their implications for future governance.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Looking forward to this discussion later - do join us at 12.30
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The Covid Inquiry report has argued that government should have learnt lessons in mid-2020 to prepare for the second wave www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/ther...
There needs to be a rapid review on coronavirus as part of a full public inquiry | Institute for Government
A rapid review into the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis is also essential to be better prepared for a second wave
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The Covid Inquiry report has argued that government should have learnt lessons in mid-2020 to prepare for the second wave www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/ther...
Well, what a rollercoaster day of cricket that was for England fans
November 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Well, what a rollercoaster day of cricket that was for England fans
Crucially, this is also a very funny day of cricket
November 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Crucially, this is also a very funny day of cricket
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What an astonishing individual Ben Stokes is.
November 21, 2025 at 9:47 AM
What an astonishing individual Ben Stokes is.
And thank goodness it will never happen 🙏🏻
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
And thank goodness it will never happen 🙏🏻
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This afternoon my colleagues at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk will be discussing the second covid inquiry report. Join us online at lunchtime & bring your questions - see you there!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
The Covid Inquiry: What does Module II say about government decision making and political governance? | Institute for Government
Join our IfG experts webinar to unpack the Covid Inquiry's findings and explore their implications for future governance.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:58 AM
This afternoon my colleagues at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk will be discussing the second covid inquiry report. Join us online at lunchtime & bring your questions - see you there!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...