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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 1d

Against what criteria 😳???

Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 1d

After attending a marathon five ((FIVE! 😳) party conferences I’ve written about what they told me about how our politicians are thinking about government (tl:dr governing is hard; they want to take back control; and Reform UK was ubiquitous…) www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/five...

Five party conferences reveal different visions for how government should work | Institute for Government

Labour, the Conservatives, the Lib Dems, Reform UK and the Greens all have plans to change how government works.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 3d

We're about to start our final #CPC25 event. Join us and Onward in Central 5 at 15:30 to hear us discuss how governments should rewire the state to get things done.

With Jesse Norman MP, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social zurl.co/Ywwx0

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 3d

Look out for a #CPC25 Inside Briefing special podcast - the IfG team @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social @tompope.bsky.social are joined by guest @patrick-pme.bsky.social.

Landing in your podcast feeds tomorrow. 🎧👀

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 5d

Over the next two days, the IfG will be in Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference.

We have a range of fringe events, covering industrial strategy, public services, devolution, rewiring the state and more

🧵Here's what we're up to at #CPC25 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 15d

Fortunately @jillongovt.bsky.social has just written us an excellent explainer on digital ID cards! Everything you need to know here… www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/di...

www.thetimes.com/article/3fed...

All UK adults to require digital ID under Keir Starmer plan

The ‘Brit card’ would be part of efforts to tackle illegal migration by verifying right to live and work in Britain

www.thetimes.com

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 19d

Our first fringe event at the @libdems.org.uk conference is underway, with former party leader Nick Clegg in conversation with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social

Full audio landing in the IfG Events podcast feed soon.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 19d

Very much looking forward to joining the panel for this excellent event!

Wales Governance Centre | Canolfan Llywodraethiant Cymru @walesgovernance.bsky.social · 20d

🎤 WGC EVENT 🗣️
We are delighted to be hosting Lee Waters MS, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social (IfG), Prof. James Mitchell (Univ. Edinburgh), Prof Mark Drakeford, and @kirsty-williams.bsky.social to discuss 'The Operation of Devolved Government in Wales'. Tickets here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-fifth-...

The Fifth Floor: LIVE - The Operation of Devolved Government in Wales

Pennod byw podlediad Lee Waters AS gyda gwesteion arbennig - Live episode of Lee Waters MS's podcas with special guests

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Past Present Future Podcast @ppfideas.bsky.social · 21d

BONUS EPISODE OUT NOW!

In this PPF+ bonus ep David talks to @drhannahwhite.bsky.social of the Institute for Government about changes that could improve the quality of political decision-making. Where to start in reforming the system?

Join PPF+ for all our bonuses: www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 22d

The Liberal Democrats are a big presence in Westminster and in local government.

So how will Ed Davey's Lib Dems use the conference spotlight? @drhannahwhite.bsky.social explores ahead of the start of #LDConf in Bournemouth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/ed-d...

How will Ed Davey's Liberal Democrats use the conference spotlight? | Institute for Government

The Liberal Democrats are a big presence in Westminster and in local government.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 23d

Some good jobs here. The nice folk at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are looking for Exec Directors for Research & Innovation, and for Impact & Influence, as well as a Director of IfG Academy. You’d work with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social and her excellent team
micro.green-park.co.uk/ifg/

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 23d

Looking forward to this event tomorrow in Brighton… do come along and join the discussion…

Centre for the Study of Corruption (CSC) @sussexscsc.bsky.social · 23d

Sussex Spark 2025: Is the UK Politically Corrupt?

Join us at Brighton Dome on 18 Sept for a public debate on the Nolan Principles and standards in public life.
Panel: @lizdavidbarrett.bsky.social,Becky Dobson Phillips, @suehawley.bsky.social, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social.

🎟️ Tickets: t.co/eQ90lgoToS

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Sam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 24d

NEW: Trump’s State Visit: The Sequel

@drhannahwhite.bsky.social @cathhaddon.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social & guest @michaelmartins17.bsky.social preview Donald Trump’s visit

(On the IfG podcast, now landing in your feeds a little earlier in the week)

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

Trump’s State Visit: The Sequel

Podcast Episode · Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government · 17/09/2025 · 32m

podcasts.apple.com

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 23d

Very exciting to appear on @ppfideas.bsky.social with David Runciman to talk parliaments…

Past Present Future Podcast @ppfideas.bsky.social · 24d

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!

In today’s episode David talks to @drhannahwhite.bsky.social, Director of the Institute for Government, about legislatures in general and the British parliament in particular. What would enable parliaments to work better?

Find us at...🎧 ppfideas.com

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · 29d

Great analysis from the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk team of the overarching themes of the reshuffle… www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/seve...

Seven things we learned from Keir Starmer’s first reshuffle | Institute for Government

What does the prime minster’s first major reshuffle tell us about his new-look government?

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Sam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · Sep 10

After Angela Rayner’s exit from government, what next for Keir Starmer’s promise to shore up standards in public life?

Must-read new @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @instituteforgovernment.org.uk
column in the @financialtimes.com

www.ft.com/content/c7b1...

Starmer must not let his standards push be derailed

The strength of any government ethics system depends less on rules than their implementation

www.ft.com

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · Sep 10

I am delighted to announce that we are recruiting to three new roles in the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s senior team.

Take a look if you want to help us grow our impact & develop our brilliant research (details of the Academy Director role will be up next week) 👇 micro.green-park.co.uk/ifg/

Institute for Government

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · Sep 5

…Conversely his new cabinet could bring new energy and vision to their roles. This is a critical moment for the Labour government.” More analysis on the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk live blog here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...

Starmer government reshuffle: PM changes top team after Rayner's exit | Institute for Government

The IfG team analyse the moves as Keir Starmer reshapes his Cabinet.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · Sep 5

… As he attempts to reorient his government towards delivery, the experience & skills of his new appointees will be all the more important. The arrival of lots of new ministers with wholly new briefs could risk dissipating the momentum the pm had attempted to build with his changes to No10…

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · Sep 5

Giving my live take on the government reshuffle to BBC news channel from the Reform UK conference… “There’s long been an expectation of a reshuffle around this time, but Starmer will be frustrated at being bounced into potentially wider changes than he had planned before Rayner’s departure…

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · Sep 5

The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk held our first fringe event at a ReformUK conference today while also live blogging Keir Starmer’s first reshuffle - great multi-tasking team! Follow for our latest analysis of Starmer’s new government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...

Starmer government reshuffle: PM changes top team after Rayner's exit | Institute for Government

The IfG team analyse the moves as Keir Starmer reshapes his Cabinet.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · Sep 5

Also the first time the three great offices of state (FCDO, Home, CX) have all been held by women at the same time.

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Paul Evans @courtenayilbert.bsky.social · Jul 24

One can only congratulate the institute for Government for being willing to explore some of the most obscure corners of parliamentary procedure - in this case hybrid bill procedure. Surprisingly (to me) they are quite positive about it.

Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · Jul 24

How can government legislate better to deliver major infrastructure projects? Fantastic new paper from @instituteforgovernment.org.uk on how to improve the little-known hybrid bill procedure! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Hybrid bills: Parliament’s role in delivering major infrastructure | Institute for Government

How to improve the hybrid bill legislative process.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · Jul 24

It really does!

Jill Rutter @jillongovt.bsky.social · Jul 24

This is genuinely the sort of level of parliamentary nerdiness only @instituteforgovernment.org.uk can get excited about.. but they tell me it really really matters...

Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · Jul 24

How can government legislate better to deliver major infrastructure projects? Fantastic new paper from @instituteforgovernment.org.uk on how to improve the little-known hybrid bill procedure! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

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Hannah White @drhannahwhite.bsky.social · Jul 24

How can government legislate better to deliver major infrastructure projects? Fantastic new paper from @instituteforgovernment.org.uk on how to improve the little-known hybrid bill procedure! www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Hybrid bills: Parliament’s role in delivering major infrastructure | Institute for Government

How to improve the hybrid bill legislative process.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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