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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 21h

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 · 21h

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 · 23h

Happening now in Exchange 6–7 - do join us if you can

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

How should the Conservative Party rethink its vision for public services?

Join us in 30 minutes in Exchange 6-7, from 13:00-14:00, with our expert panel Baroness Barran MBE, Dr Kieran Mullan MP, Cllr Abi Brown OBE and @njdavies.bsky.social zurl.co/Tz7cp

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

Kicking off our second day at #CPC25 im Manchester.

This morning we are exploring the role of mayors.

Find out more about our events at Conservative Party Conference www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

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

It's day 2 of our #CPC25 programme. Join us at 10:30 in Exchange 6-7 to hear us discuss how mayors can improve skills and productivity to drive regional growth.

With Mayor Paul Bristow, @duncanivison.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk, Cllr Louise McKinlay and @akashpaun.bsky.social zurl.co/Lvu17

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Sam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 1d

So what do Mel Stride’s proposed £47bn of cuts to public spending really mean?

@jillongovt.bsky.social gives the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk verdict to Gary Gibbon for @channel4news.bsky.social

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Sam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 1d

NEW: Mel Stride’s civil service savings are more signal than substance

@alexgathomas.bsky.social & @jackworlidge.bsky.social give the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk verdict on Mel Stride's civil service savings

(& yes, it's a fantasy numbers game)

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mel-...

Mel Stride’s civil service savings are more signal than substance | Institute for Government

Setting a civil service headcount target is too simplistic.

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

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Using Zoho, you will support wider audience engagement through timely and accurate email campaigns, maintain clean data records, and much more.

Find out more about the role and how to apply 👇 lnkd.in/eDpzmdiA

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

Can Kemi Badenoch bring optimism to the Conservative Party Conference?

The mood in Manchester will be very different to last year's surprisingly upbeat Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, says @jackworlidge.bsky.social

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/kemi...

Can Kemi Badenoch bring optimism to the Conservative Party Conference? | Institute for Government

The Conservative Party Conference brings challenges and opportunities for the leader of the opposition.

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

Comment | Badenoch’s breaking of the climate consensus will have consequences

Kemi Badenoch’s decision to ditch the Conservative commitment to net zero will have implications for the costs of transition, argues @jillongovt.bsky.social

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/bade...

Badenoch’s breaking of the climate consensus will have consequences | Institute for Government

The Conservatives have lost their energy policy anchor.

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

✍Mel Stride’s civil service savings are more signal than substance

The shadow chancellor’s plan to save £8 billion from the civil service budget will be out of date by the next election, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @jackworlidge.bsky.social

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mel-...

Mel Stride’s civil service savings are more signal than substance | Institute for Government

Setting a civil service headcount target is too simplistic.

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

We're kicking off our final panel discussion of the day at #CPC25 with @livuniheseltine.bsky.social.

Find out about tomorrow's fringe events - or keep an eye on our website for an audio recording www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

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

At #CPC25? Join us in Exchange 6-7 at 13:00 when we will discuss how devolution across the North of England should be successfully implemented.

With David Simmonds MP, @tjarnold.bsky.social @livuniheseltine.bsky.social, Cllr Abi Brown, Helen Gbormittah, @akashpaun.bsky.social zurl.co/NsSOe

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

Badenoch’s breaking of the climate consensus will have consequences

The Conservatives have lost their energy policy anchor, says @jillongovt.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/bade...

Badenoch’s breaking of the climate consensus will have consequences | Institute for Government

The Conservatives have lost their energy policy anchor.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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

Happening now in Exchange 6–7 at #CPC25.

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Jill Rutter @jillongovt.bsky.social · 4d

supersensible stuff from @helenmiller.bsky.social @theifs.bsky.social in @financialtimes.com (£) on need for tax reform. www.ft.com/content/d425... Echoes similar points we have made @instituteforgovernment.org.uk www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Clear visions for tax reform exist — Reeves just needs to back one

Our system is a mess but experts have already set out what would make it coherent, efficient and equitable

www.ft.com

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Sam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 2d

The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk team is back on our party conference travels.

This time to Manchester, where @kemibadenochmp.bsky.social is under pressure to give the Conservatives reason to be optimistic - writes @jackworlidge.bsky.social:

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/kemi...

Can Kemi Badenoch bring optimism to the Conservative Party Conference? | Institute for Government

The Conservative Party Conference brings challenges and opportunities for the leader of the opposition.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Sam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 2d

Badenoch’s pre-conference announcement was a promise to ditch the Conservative Party’s commitment to net zero

It’s a big move - with potentially bigger consequences

Read @jillongovt.bsky.social’s verdict for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/bade...

Badenoch’s breaking of the climate consensus will have consequences | Institute for Government

The Conservatives have lost their energy policy anchor.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Sam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 2d

And the big drama could well take place on the Conservative Party conference fringe

And that’s where the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk will be hosting events featuring David Willetts, Richard Fuller, Jesse Norman and more.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/our-events

Our events | Institute for Government

The IfG’s public events make news, shape opinion and share ideas on how government works and how it can be improved.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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Sam Macrory @sammacrory.bsky.social · 2d

Live on BBC news now.

@tompope.bsky.social of @instituteforgovernment.org.uk giving his instant reaction to shadow chancellor Mel Stride’s speech at Conservative Party Conference

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

Starting in 20 minutes! 🚨 What is the Conservative route to fiscal sustainability?

Head to Exchange 6-7 at 11:00 to hear from Richard Fuller MP, @tompope.bsky.social, Ryan Shorthouse @brightblueuk.bsky.social, Trinh Tu @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, @gemmatetlow.bsky.social zurl.co/vxMt0

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

Now underway in Exchange 6-7 - or if you're not at #CPC25, look out for an audio recording on our website soon. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...

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

Industrial strategy, tariffs and global trade: Is the government's strategy working?

Our first #CPC25 event will start in 30 mins - join us in Exchange 6-7 at 8:30 with Lord Willetts, Helen Bower-Easton, @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @jillongovt.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social zurl.co/heIRe

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

Can Kemi Badenoch bring optimism to the Conservative Party Conference?

#CPC25 brings challenges and opportunities for the leader of the opposition www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/kemi...

Can Kemi Badenoch bring optimism to the Conservative Party Conference? | Institute for Government

The Conservative Party Conference brings challenges and opportunities for the leader of the opposition.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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