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Dawn Butler MP @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social · 19d

On Monday I was honoured to host the launch of the
@londonassembly.bsky.social new report on devolution, Trusting London to Deliver.

A valuable discussion about how we strengthen our city and ensure Londoners’ voices are heard.

@bassammahfouz.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 10d

At #Lab25? Our programme director @akashpaun.bsky.social is chatting with Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social, about devolution and economic growth.

🗓 Join us in Meeting Room 11A in the ACC.

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Cath Haddon @cathhaddon.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our event at Reform U.K. starting with @akashpaun.bsky.social talking about the “messy” system of local government currently in the U.K. 14 mayors covering about 50% of U.K. the two or three tiers of loval govt made more confusing by other functions that don’t match to political boundaries.

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akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · Jul 18

I have not - but will do

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akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · Jul 15

It's a fair point - I'll keep it in mind in future. Cheers

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akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · Jul 15

Sorry to hear that. The focus was the publication of the English Devolution Bill so I thought in context it was fairly clear what we talking about.

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Nick Davies @njdavies.bsky.social · Jun 11

This is the first time I can remember that the tone of my quote has matched my beaming/smug photo

Quote reading: “The government’s new framework for public service reform – focussing on integration, prevention and devolution – is spot on. Combined with higher capital investment, this has the potential to be transformational over the long-term. In the short-term, promising new initiatives will need to be scaled up quickly to deliver meaningful benefits by the end of this parliament.”

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akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · Jun 11

Aso published: More detail on how the integrated settlements and associated accountability frameworks will work.

I would *love* to see the tracked changes version of this paragraph. One can only imagine the back and forth between HMT and MHCLG (and the MCAs themselves?)

akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · Jun 11

Ah here is one important difference

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akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · Jun 11

Ah this is interesting devo news. London will get an integrated settlement after all from next year.

It'll be interesting to see how the model differs in London compared to the combined authorities, and whether it'll require constitutional change in the GLA-Council relationship to make it work

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akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · Jun 11

Odd reference by the Chancellor to benefiting children "from Swansea to Bridgend" in reference to the expansion of free school meals (in England only, surely?).

Paging ‪@thatsdevolved.bsky.social‬

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Thomas Pope @tompope.bsky.social · Jun 11

Reeves has been talking for over half an hour and almost all her announcements are about new investment spending (where the envelope is quite generous).

There will be fewer good news stories on day-to-day spending where the envelope is much tighter (or this will be a very long speech)

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · May 16

Work with us! Applications are open for our role as Finance Manager.

You'll be an integral part of our operations team.

Closing date: Monday 19 May at 09:00 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

A job advert to join the IfG as a Finance Manager.

Salary: £50,000-£55,000
Deadline: Monday 19 May, 9am

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akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · May 15

Next Wednesday, 9.30am, the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk is hosting Jorrit de Jong, Director of the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard to discuss Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors?

Sign up here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/effect...

Effective urban leadership: What are the international lessons for England’s mayors? | Institute for Government

Join us to discuss what lessons England’s growing cohort of mayors can learn from other countries.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Rebecca McKee @rebeccamckee.bsky.social · May 14

We've got an excellent event with Prof Jorrit de Jong from Bloomberg Centre for Cities at Harvard and our devolution lead @akashpaun.bsky.social

They'll be discussing the key characteristics needed for effective mayoral leadership and providing insights from international examples!

Sign up below👇

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · May 7

What are the prospects for the government's promised reset of relations with the European Union?

Read our explainer on Labour's objectives, what the EU wants and how negotiations are being organised www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/uk...

UK–EU reset | Institute for Government

What are the prospects for the government's promised reset of relations with the European Union?

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · May 7

Join us online at 12 today for the IFG expert briefing on the implications of last week's local and mayoral election results for the government and its policy agenda!

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/2025-m...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · May 6

PODCAST 🎙️ Local elections: Ready for Reform?

ICYMI @cathhaddon.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social discuss what the local and mayoral elections mean for Keir Starmer and his government's devolution agenda www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...

Local elections: Ready for Reform? | Institute for Government

The IfG team discuss what the local and mayoral elections mean for Keir Starmer and his government's devolution agenda.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Sarah Routley @sarahroutley.bsky.social · Apr 7

In a new comment for @instituteforgov.bsky.social I take a look at councils' interim plans for local government reorganisation.

They reveal deep disagreements in many places and a need for strong local leadership.

Read more here 👇

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/coun...

Councils’ divisions over local government reorganisation show need for local leadership | Institute for Government

Local government reorganisation has revealed deep disagreements in many places across England.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · Apr 4

Meet the IfG interns! Watch as our current interns reflect on their time at the IfG so far, what has surprised them the most and why they applied 📺
youtu.be/fqCU3xhtP0Y

Applications for our 2025-26 research internships are now open - find out more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

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Jennifer Williams @jenwilliamsft.bsky.social · Apr 2

Excl: Ministers to serve best value notice on Ben Houchen’s Tees Valley Combined Authority due to continued governance concerns

on.ft.com/3G2Ht3E

English authority led by Ben Houchen told to improve use of public money

[FREE TO READ] Tees Valley Combined Authority is responsible for Teesworks regeneration scheme

on.ft.com

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · Apr 2

TODAY | A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester

Join this event at 13.30 to hear @andyburnham.bsky.social talk about the GMCA's plans to use its expanding devolved powers to drive economic growth

Register👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/keynot...

IfG event banner
Event titled 'A keynote speech by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester' on Wednesday 2 April, 13.30-14.45.
Speakers:
Rt Hon Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester.
Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

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Jill Rutter @jillongovt.bsky.social · Apr 1

if you are interested in government, this is the best internship going... apply or RT

Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · Apr 1

Interested in making government more effective? Applications for our 2025–26 research internship programme, starting in September 2025, are now open.

Closing date: Tuesday 29 April, 11:00 ⏰

Find out more:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...

A job advert for research internships 2025-26 at the IfG.

Six one-year, full-time internships starting in September 2025.

Salary: £30,000

Deadline: Tuesday 2 April, 11:00

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · Apr 1

And if you want to know more what life as an IfG intern is really like, watch as our current interns discuss their experience and share their advice for applying youtu.be/fqCU3xhtP0Y

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akashpaun.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social · Apr 1

Agreed - a big milestone, with significantly expanded scope for reallocating funds. In April 2026 it gets even more interesting, with four more regions joining the club, and all six set for 3-year settlements

JP Spencer @jpspencer.bsky.social · Apr 1

Today is a major landmark in English devolution.

Greater Manchester and the West Midlands will take control of over £1bn of funding devolved from central government on areas like transport, housing and employment support.

www.gov.uk/government/p...

Integrated Settlements for 2025 to 2026

Details of Integrated Settlements for 2025 to 2026

www.gov.uk

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