Rebecca McKee
@rebeccamckee.bsky.social
Senior Researcher at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk working across constitution/parliament and local growth/regional economic policy.
Former academic and citizens' assembly organiser 🫶
Former academic and citizens' assembly organiser 🫶
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Who were the winners and losers of Reeves’s budget?
How will her measures affect growth?
Has the chancellor finally set a coherent tax strategy?
Feat. @jillongovt.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
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How will her measures affect growth?
Has the chancellor finally set a coherent tax strategy?
Feat. @jillongovt.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
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Autumn budget 2025: What is Rachel Reeves’ plan for the economy?
Podcast Episode · Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government · 26/11/2025 · 57m
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November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Who were the winners and losers of Reeves’s budget?
How will her measures affect growth?
Has the chancellor finally set a coherent tax strategy?
Feat. @jillongovt.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
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How will her measures affect growth?
Has the chancellor finally set a coherent tax strategy?
Feat. @jillongovt.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
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"Rachel Reeves has squandered the opportunity at this budget to set out a clear vision for the tax system"
We recently set out how Reeves could approach tax reform to drive growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
See our live blog www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
We recently set out how Reeves could approach tax reform to drive growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
See our live blog www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
November 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
"Rachel Reeves has squandered the opportunity at this budget to set out a clear vision for the tax system"
We recently set out how Reeves could approach tax reform to drive growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
See our live blog www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
We recently set out how Reeves could approach tax reform to drive growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
See our live blog www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
There's lots of reaction and analysis to the budget incoming from my expert colleagues at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk over on our live blog www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
LIVE BLOG | Autumn budget 2025: Rachel Reeves announce tax and spend 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 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
There's lots of reaction and analysis to the budget incoming from my expert colleagues at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk over on our live blog www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
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Join us next Tuesday lunchtime for this event on public inquiries!
EVENT | Are public inquiries a good way for government to learn lessons?
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Join us next Tuesday lunchtime for this event on public inquiries!
Follow along with the Institute for Government live blog...now live for all our analysis ahead of, and reaction to the budget.
LIVE BLOG | Autumn budget 2025 🚨
As Rachel Reeves prepares to announce tax measures, what formal announcements have we had so far and what can we expect in the next 24 hours?
Follow our live blog for our analysis of the chancellor's plans
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
As Rachel Reeves prepares to announce tax measures, what formal announcements have we had so far and what can we expect in the next 24 hours?
Follow our live blog for our analysis of the chancellor's plans
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
Follow along with the Institute for Government live blog...now live for all our analysis ahead of, and reaction to the budget.
Join us next Tuesday lunchtime for this event on public inquiries!
EVENT | Are public inquiries a good way for government to learn lessons?
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
November 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Join us next Tuesday lunchtime for this event on public inquiries!
Reposted by Rebecca McKee
EVENT | Are public inquiries a good way for government to learn lessons?
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
November 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
EVENT | Are public inquiries a good way for government to learn lessons?
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
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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
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Join us! Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities?
This event will bring together an expert panel to explore how new strategic authorities can deliver local economic growth.
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This event will bring together an expert panel to explore how new strategic authorities can deliver local economic growth.
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www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
November 25, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Join us! Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities?
This event will bring together an expert panel to explore how new strategic authorities can deliver local economic growth.
🎟️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
This event will bring together an expert panel to explore how new strategic authorities can deliver local economic growth.
🎟️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
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Pleased to have written an op-ed for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social outlining some of the lessons from our new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report, Ministers Reflect on the Treasury.
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Ministers’ own words are instructive on what has to change in the Treasury
HMT is a big beast in need of some housetraining but ministers outside the department also need to learn how to make the Treasury work for them
www.civilserviceworld.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Pleased to have written an op-ed for @civilserviceworld.bsky.social outlining some of the lessons from our new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report, Ministers Reflect on the Treasury.
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
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Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II
What does the report tell us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
What does the report tell us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II | Institute for Government
What does the report tell us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II
What does the report tell us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
What does the report tell us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
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One of my favourite charts from this year's Performance Tracker
Each dot shows a trust's bed occupancy in a given month
What's notable is how little variation there is across the country and across time
Go into any hospital in any month and you will find almost every bed is occupied
Each dot shows a trust's bed occupancy in a given month
What's notable is how little variation there is across the country and across time
Go into any hospital in any month and you will find almost every bed is occupied
November 24, 2025 at 11:56 AM
One of my favourite charts from this year's Performance Tracker
Each dot shows a trust's bed occupancy in a given month
What's notable is how little variation there is across the country and across time
Go into any hospital in any month and you will find almost every bed is occupied
Each dot shows a trust's bed occupancy in a given month
What's notable is how little variation there is across the country and across time
Go into any hospital in any month and you will find almost every bed is occupied
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How are people chosen for honours? How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved?
On 9 December, join Sue Owen, Peter Riddell and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this at our free, online event.
Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
On 9 December, join Sue Owen, Peter Riddell and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this at our free, online event.
Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
November 21, 2025 at 5:02 PM
How are people chosen for honours? How does the system work behind the scenes? Could it be improved?
On 9 December, join Sue Owen, Peter Riddell and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this at our free, online event.
Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
On 9 December, join Sue Owen, Peter Riddell and Dominic Grieve to discuss just this at our free, online event.
Sign up 👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/social-histo....
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As the covid inquiry gears up for Module 9 on economic policy, @gemmatetlow.bsky.social and I have a new @ukri.org-funded @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report out on Epi-econ modelling for pandemics. We set out why govt needs to invest now 1/🧵
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Combined epidemiological and economic modelling | Institute for Government
The pandemic showed the need for government to improve its use of modelling.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
As the covid inquiry gears up for Module 9 on economic policy, @gemmatetlow.bsky.social and I have a new @ukri.org-funded @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report out on Epi-econ modelling for pandemics. We set out why govt needs to invest now 1/🧵
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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Hot on the heels of yesterday's Covid inquiry report on decision making, @shaina-sangha.bsky.social and I have a new report out today looking at how combined epidemiological-economic modelling could help government better prepare for future pandemics www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Combined epidemiological and economic modelling | Institute for Government
The pandemic showed the need for government to improve its use of modelling.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Hot on the heels of yesterday's Covid inquiry report on decision making, @shaina-sangha.bsky.social and I have a new report out today looking at how combined epidemiological-economic modelling could help government better prepare for future pandemics www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Reposted by Rebecca McKee
Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II
Our IfG experts unpack what the inquiry's report tells us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
Our IfG experts unpack what the inquiry's report tells us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II | Institute for Government
What does the report tell us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II
Our IfG experts unpack what the inquiry's report tells us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
Our IfG experts unpack what the inquiry's report tells us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
New comment: Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II - from myself and other @instituteforgovernment.org.uk colleagues
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II | Institute for Government
What does the report tell us about governance and decision making by ministers and the civil service during the pandemic?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
New comment: Five things we learned from the UK Covid-19 Inquiry report on Module II - from myself and other @instituteforgovernment.org.uk colleagues
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
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Starting in 20 minutes - tune in live to hear our reaction to the Covid Inquiry's findings.
Submit your questions to our experts via Slido www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
Submit your questions to our experts via Slido www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
November 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Starting in 20 minutes - tune in live to hear our reaction to the Covid Inquiry's findings.
Submit your questions to our experts via Slido www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
Submit your questions to our experts via Slido www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
We're live with our rapid response webinar on the second module report of the UK Covid Inquiry
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RM...
The Covid Inquiry: What does Module II say about government decision making?
YouTube video by Institute for Government
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November 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We're live with our rapid response webinar on the second module report of the UK Covid Inquiry
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-RM...
Reposted by Rebecca McKee
NEW | The Covid pandemic showed the need for government to improve its use of modelling.
Our latest report looks at how this and future governments can make better use of epidemiological-economic modelling to better prepare for future pandemics www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our latest report looks at how this and future governments can make better use of epidemiological-economic modelling to better prepare for future pandemics www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Combined epidemiological and economic modelling | Institute for Government
The pandemic showed the need for government to improve its use of modelling.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM
NEW | The Covid pandemic showed the need for government to improve its use of modelling.
Our latest report looks at how this and future governments can make better use of epidemiological-economic modelling to better prepare for future pandemics www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our latest report looks at how this and future governments can make better use of epidemiological-economic modelling to better prepare for future pandemics www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Reposted by Rebecca McKee
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
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-...
Reposted by Rebecca McKee
1/ How does the COVID Inquiry's Module 2 report align with what we said in @independentsage.bsky.social at the time? A 🧵on Transparency, Early & Decisive Action, Scientific Advice, Integration of Social & Economic Harms, Communication and Behavioural Science, Governance, Data and Preparedness
November 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
1/ How does the COVID Inquiry's Module 2 report align with what we said in @independentsage.bsky.social at the time? A 🧵on Transparency, Early & Decisive Action, Scientific Advice, Integration of Social & Economic Harms, Communication and Behavioural Science, Governance, Data and Preparedness
Reposted by Rebecca McKee
The UK Covid Inquiry module 2 report is out today. It covers core governance and decision making - including the civil service and political response.
Join us tomorrow lunchtime for an expert @instituteforgovernment.org.uk view on the findings
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
Join us tomorrow lunchtime for an expert @instituteforgovernment.org.uk view on the findings
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
November 20, 2025 at 10:10 AM
The UK Covid Inquiry module 2 report is out today. It covers core governance and decision making - including the civil service and political response.
Join us tomorrow lunchtime for an expert @instituteforgovernment.org.uk view on the findings
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
Join us tomorrow lunchtime for an expert @instituteforgovernment.org.uk view on the findings
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/covid-...
Reposted by Rebecca McKee
The UK Covid-19 inquiry will today publish its report into core UK decision-making and political governance during the pandemic.
Read our explainer to find out more about the inquiry, its purpose, timetable and how it is structured www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/co...
Read our explainer to find out more about the inquiry, its purpose, timetable and how it is structured www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/co...
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry | Institute for Government
What is the UK Covid-19 inquiry? What powers does it have? How long will the Covid Inquiry last and how much will it cost?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The UK Covid-19 inquiry will today publish its report into core UK decision-making and political governance during the pandemic.
Read our explainer to find out more about the inquiry, its purpose, timetable and how it is structured www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/co...
Read our explainer to find out more about the inquiry, its purpose, timetable and how it is structured www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/co...