Matthew Fright
@matthewfright.bsky.social
Senior Researcher @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Public Services & Devolution, formerly @nao.org.uk analyst. PhD on history of national income accounts. Views are my own.
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NEW RESEARCH📢
Excited to share the third report in the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk DevoLab series exploring how devolution can improve transport connectivity.
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Excited to share the third report in the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk DevoLab series exploring how devolution can improve transport connectivity.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Learning from the DevoLab #3: How devolution can improve transport connectivity | Institute for Government
Three case studies of how devolved powers and mayoral influence have been used to improve transport connectivity.
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January 30, 2026 at 12:13 PM
NEW RESEARCH📢
Excited to share the third report in the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk DevoLab series exploring how devolution can improve transport connectivity.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Excited to share the third report in the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk DevoLab series exploring how devolution can improve transport connectivity.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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NEW | How devolution can improve transport connectivity
Our latest DevoLab briefing sets out three case studies showing how mayoral strategic authorities are ideally placed to help tackle England’s transport challenges www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our latest DevoLab briefing sets out three case studies showing how mayoral strategic authorities are ideally placed to help tackle England’s transport challenges www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Learning from the DevoLab #3: How devolution can improve transport connectivity | Institute for Government
Three case studies of how devolved powers and mayoral influence have been used to improve transport connectivity.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
January 30, 2026 at 10:24 AM
NEW | How devolution can improve transport connectivity
Our latest DevoLab briefing sets out three case studies showing how mayoral strategic authorities are ideally placed to help tackle England’s transport challenges www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our latest DevoLab briefing sets out three case studies showing how mayoral strategic authorities are ideally placed to help tackle England’s transport challenges www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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1/ With only a few months until the May elections, in this new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer we outline where elections are going ahead, where they aren’t, and what’s at stake🧵👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
Local elections 2026 | Institute for Government
On Thursday, 7 May 2026, local elections will take place in many parts of England.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
1/ With only a few months until the May elections, in this new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer we outline where elections are going ahead, where they aren’t, and what’s at stake🧵👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
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"Devolution allows difference. It shouldn't come as a surprise."
This week we welcomed @prifweinidog.gov.wales for an in conversation with @akashpaun.bsky.social on her priorities as First Minister of Wales and how the Labour governments in Cardiff and Westminster can cooperate on shared goals
This week we welcomed @prifweinidog.gov.wales for an in conversation with @akashpaun.bsky.social on her priorities as First Minister of Wales and how the Labour governments in Cardiff and Westminster can cooperate on shared goals
January 23, 2026 at 4:40 PM
"Devolution allows difference. It shouldn't come as a surprise."
This week we welcomed @prifweinidog.gov.wales for an in conversation with @akashpaun.bsky.social on her priorities as First Minister of Wales and how the Labour governments in Cardiff and Westminster can cooperate on shared goals
This week we welcomed @prifweinidog.gov.wales for an in conversation with @akashpaun.bsky.social on her priorities as First Minister of Wales and how the Labour governments in Cardiff and Westminster can cooperate on shared goals
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Today, in her keynote speech at the Institute for Government, the FM set out her vision for the future of devolution in Wales, including some of the IfG's favourite topics: the Barnett formula and intergovernmental relations.
🧵below on some of the key points and where you can find out more.
🧵below on some of the key points and where you can find out more.
TODAY | In conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales
We are pleased to have @prifweinidog.gov.wales at the IfG to discuss her priorities as FM, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
We are pleased to have @prifweinidog.gov.wales at the IfG to discuss her priorities as FM, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
January 22, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Today, in her keynote speech at the Institute for Government, the FM set out her vision for the future of devolution in Wales, including some of the IfG's favourite topics: the Barnett formula and intergovernmental relations.
🧵below on some of the key points and where you can find out more.
🧵below on some of the key points and where you can find out more.
Starting now - Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales is talking at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk. follow the link below to livestream.
January 22, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Starting now - Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales is talking at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk. follow the link below to livestream.
Today the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk hosts First of Wales, Eluned Morgan MS, to hear thoughts on the future of devolution. Not to be missed - sign up via the link below.
TODAY | In conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales
We are pleased to have @prifweinidog.gov.wales at the IfG to discuss her priorities as FM, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
We are pleased to have @prifweinidog.gov.wales at the IfG to discuss her priorities as FM, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
January 22, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Today the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk hosts First of Wales, Eluned Morgan MS, to hear thoughts on the future of devolution. Not to be missed - sign up via the link below.
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TOMORROW | In conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales
@prifweinidog.gov.wales will join us to discuss her priorities as First Minister, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
@prifweinidog.gov.wales will join us to discuss her priorities as First Minister, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
January 21, 2026 at 11:34 AM
TOMORROW | In conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales
@prifweinidog.gov.wales will join us to discuss her priorities as First Minister, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
@prifweinidog.gov.wales will join us to discuss her priorities as First Minister, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
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Starting shortly - tune in to hear about Darren Jones's plans for rewiring the state
Move fast and fix things: Modernising Whitehall to deliver for Britain | Institute for Government
Keynote speech from Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Darren Jones MP.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Starting shortly - tune in to hear about Darren Jones's plans for rewiring the state
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In a couple of hours we'll be hearing from Darren Jones about his plans to 'move fast and fix things' in government - you can watch it here:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
Move fast and fix things: Modernising Whitehall to deliver for Britain | Institute for Government
Keynote speech from Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Darren Jones MP.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
In a couple of hours we'll be hearing from Darren Jones about his plans to 'move fast and fix things' in government - you can watch it here:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
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What did we learn from our conference this week?
@timdurrant.bsky.social @hannahkeenan.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social @benpaxton.bsky.social @jackworlidge.bsky.social and me give our verdict
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
@timdurrant.bsky.social @hannahkeenan.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social @benpaxton.bsky.social @jackworlidge.bsky.social and me give our verdict
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Five things we learned at the IfG's Government 2026 conference | Institute for Government
What lies in store for government in 2026?
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January 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM
What did we learn from our conference this week?
@timdurrant.bsky.social @hannahkeenan.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social @benpaxton.bsky.social @jackworlidge.bsky.social and me give our verdict
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
@timdurrant.bsky.social @hannahkeenan.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social @benpaxton.bsky.social @jackworlidge.bsky.social and me give our verdict
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
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Darren Jones at the IfG: "digital ID is about logging in and proving who you are to access public services online. That will be not just the route to digital transformation of customer-facing public services but a very clear focus in the future on the customer" (1/5)
January 13, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Darren Jones at the IfG: "digital ID is about logging in and proving who you are to access public services online. That will be not just the route to digital transformation of customer-facing public services but a very clear focus in the future on the customer" (1/5)
Starting now, your key briefing on the upcoming Senedd, Holyrood and English local elections in May
Elections 2026: How could votes in England, Scotland and Wales reshape British politics? - is starting in 15 minutes!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Starting now, your key briefing on the upcoming Senedd, Holyrood and English local elections in May
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📢NEW REPORT📢
Every year @instituteforgovernment.org.uk sets out the latest on the civil service - size, professions, pay, morale. You name it, we analyse it. This year's report is out today.
If you're interested in state capacity, you should be interested in what's happening in the civil service. 🧵
Every year @instituteforgovernment.org.uk sets out the latest on the civil service - size, professions, pay, morale. You name it, we analyse it. This year's report is out today.
If you're interested in state capacity, you should be interested in what's happening in the civil service. 🧵
Whitehall Monitor 2026 | Institute for Government
Labour’s efforts to ‘rewire the state’ aren’t addressing longstanding workforce problems.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 8:19 AM
📢NEW REPORT📢
Every year @instituteforgovernment.org.uk sets out the latest on the civil service - size, professions, pay, morale. You name it, we analyse it. This year's report is out today.
If you're interested in state capacity, you should be interested in what's happening in the civil service. 🧵
Every year @instituteforgovernment.org.uk sets out the latest on the civil service - size, professions, pay, morale. You name it, we analyse it. This year's report is out today.
If you're interested in state capacity, you should be interested in what's happening in the civil service. 🧵
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Wes Streeting at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Government 2026 conference: 'the British state is like a shopping trolley with a wonky wheel' and needs direction
January 13, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Wes Streeting at the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk Government 2026 conference: 'the British state is like a shopping trolley with a wonky wheel' and needs direction
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This is getting going now, will live tweet some of the highlights of what Streeting says
Thread below...
Thread below...
As Playbook says, Wes Streeting is speaking @instituteforgovernment.org.uk this morning
Playbook rightly points out that we gave him a mixed review in last year's Public Services Performance Tracker. If you want to read that review, link is below
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Playbook rightly points out that we gave him a mixed review in last year's Public Services Performance Tracker. If you want to read that review, link is below
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
January 13, 2026 at 8:30 AM
This is getting going now, will live tweet some of the highlights of what Streeting says
Thread below...
Thread below...
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Streeting says that centralisation has ‘infantilised’ the NHS and he’s scrapping NHSE because you can’t run the NHS from ‘two offices’ in London. Yet scrapping NHSE gives him more power, with the NHS now arguably run from one office in London
January 13, 2026 at 8:46 AM
Streeting says that centralisation has ‘infantilised’ the NHS and he’s scrapping NHSE because you can’t run the NHS from ‘two offices’ in London. Yet scrapping NHSE gives him more power, with the NHS now arguably run from one office in London
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🎄 🎶Four mayors delayed, three ministers reflect and a House of Lords battle renewed 🎶 🎄
@drhannahwhite.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @jackpannell.bsky.social and @rebeccamckee.bsky.social on this week’s Inside Briefing
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@drhannahwhite.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @jackpannell.bsky.social and @rebeccamckee.bsky.social on this week’s Inside Briefing
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Four mayors delayed, three ministers reflect, and a House of Lords battle renewed
Podcast Episode · Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government · 12/12/2025 · 39m
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December 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🎄 🎶Four mayors delayed, three ministers reflect and a House of Lords battle renewed 🎶 🎄
@drhannahwhite.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @jackpannell.bsky.social and @rebeccamckee.bsky.social on this week’s Inside Briefing
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@drhannahwhite.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @jackpannell.bsky.social and @rebeccamckee.bsky.social on this week’s Inside Briefing
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Report | Learning from the DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities
This policy briefing presents three short case studies of how devolved powers have been used to address health inequalities.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
This policy briefing presents three short case studies of how devolved powers have been used to address health inequalities.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Learning from the DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities | Institute for Government
Three case studies of how devolved powers have been used to address health inequalities.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Report | Learning from the DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities
This policy briefing presents three short case studies of how devolved powers have been used to address health inequalities.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
This policy briefing presents three short case studies of how devolved powers have been used to address health inequalities.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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Great new piece from @akashpaun.bsky.social on the decision to delay next year’s mayoral elections.
“even on the government's own terms… then the case for shifting these polls to 2027 is far stronger than delaying them until 2028”
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
“even on the government's own terms… then the case for shifting these polls to 2027 is far stronger than delaying them until 2028”
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
Mayoral elections in priority areas should be held in May 2027 at the very latest | Institute for Government
The government has not made a convincing case for postponement.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Great new piece from @akashpaun.bsky.social on the decision to delay next year’s mayoral elections.
“even on the government's own terms… then the case for shifting these polls to 2027 is far stronger than delaying them until 2028”
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
“even on the government's own terms… then the case for shifting these polls to 2027 is far stronger than delaying them until 2028”
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
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The government's decision to delay the 2026 mayoral elections in DPP areas is truly baffling and v disappointing
Excellent analysis in this from @matthewfright.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @shawharriet.bsky.social @meganisaac.bsky.social
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Excellent analysis in this from @matthewfright.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @shawharriet.bsky.social @meganisaac.bsky.social
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The government’s decision to delay mayoral elections cannot be justified on democratic or fairness grounds | Institute for Government
The government has postponed the May 2026 mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Sussex and Brighton, Hampshire and the Solent, and Norfolk and Suffolk.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The government's decision to delay the 2026 mayoral elections in DPP areas is truly baffling and v disappointing
Excellent analysis in this from @matthewfright.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @shawharriet.bsky.social @meganisaac.bsky.social
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Excellent analysis in this from @matthewfright.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @shawharriet.bsky.social @meganisaac.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
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Last few days to apply! Are you an accomplished communicator with a strong track record in sales, business development, or fundraising?
We are looking for a Partnerships Manager to join our team.
Applications close on Monday 8 December, 11:00 ⏰ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
We are looking for a Partnerships Manager to join our team.
Applications close on Monday 8 December, 11:00 ⏰ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Last few days to apply! Are you an accomplished communicator with a strong track record in sales, business development, or fundraising?
We are looking for a Partnerships Manager to join our team.
Applications close on Monday 8 December, 11:00 ⏰ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
We are looking for a Partnerships Manager to join our team.
Applications close on Monday 8 December, 11:00 ⏰ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
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TODAY | Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities?
Join us at 11:00 when our expert panel feat. @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social explore how new strategic authorities can deliver growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
Join us at 11:00 when our expert panel feat. @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social explore how new strategic authorities can deliver growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
December 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
TODAY | Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities?
Join us at 11:00 when our expert panel feat. @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social explore how new strategic authorities can deliver growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
Join us at 11:00 when our expert panel feat. @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social explore how new strategic authorities can deliver growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
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This isn't unique to the covid inquiry but it does highlight some key issues - this lunchtime I'll be joined by an excellent panel to discuss the covid inquiry & whether inquiries are a good way for the government to learn lessons www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
December 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This isn't unique to the covid inquiry but it does highlight some key issues - this lunchtime I'll be joined by an excellent panel to discuss the covid inquiry & whether inquiries are a good way for the government to learn lessons www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
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New from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and I on the missed opportunity of the covid inquiry's module 2 report to dig deeper into how decisions were made in government during the pandemic
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
The Covid Inquiry has missed vital lessons on how to make better decisions | Institute for Government
We have not learnt much that is new from the inquiry’s Module Two report.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
New from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and I on the missed opportunity of the covid inquiry's module 2 report to dig deeper into how decisions were made in government during the pandemic
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...