Hannah White
@drhannahwhite.bsky.social
CEO of the Institute for Government
The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk take on Chris Wormald’s brief tenure as cabinet secretary.
It is existential for the civil service that his successor learns from his mistakes.
Great from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @hannahkeenan.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/next...
It is existential for the civil service that his successor learns from his mistakes.
Great from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @hannahkeenan.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/next...
Keir Starmer’s next cabinet secretary must learn the lessons from Chris Wormald’s mistakes | Institute for Government
The next cabinet secretary needs to be a far more visible civil service leader.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk take on Chris Wormald’s brief tenure as cabinet secretary.
It is existential for the civil service that his successor learns from his mistakes.
Great from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @hannahkeenan.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/next...
It is existential for the civil service that his successor learns from his mistakes.
Great from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @hannahkeenan.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/next...
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Keir Starmer will be looking for his third Chief of Staff since becoming PM, after the departure of Morgan McSweeney.
What is the role of Chief of Staff to the PM, how did it arise and what is the difference with other key roles in No10?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/do...
What is the role of Chief of Staff to the PM, how did it arise and what is the difference with other key roles in No10?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/do...
Downing Street chief of staff | Institute for Government
The Downing Street chief of staff is the UK prime minister’s most senior political adviser.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 8, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Keir Starmer will be looking for his third Chief of Staff since becoming PM, after the departure of Morgan McSweeney.
What is the role of Chief of Staff to the PM, how did it arise and what is the difference with other key roles in No10?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/do...
What is the role of Chief of Staff to the PM, how did it arise and what is the difference with other key roles in No10?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/do...
Delighted that we at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are once again supporting this annual online event aimed at reaching people currently under-represented in the think tank sector… please share with your networks… www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...
Working in the think tank sector • Resolution Foundation
Webinar for undergraduates or those with similar experience interested in working in the sector. Think tanks are research organisations that develop ideas and suggestions for action on a whole range o...
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February 5, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Delighted that we at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are once again supporting this annual online event aimed at reaching people currently under-represented in the think tank sector… please share with your networks… www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...
Delighted that we at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are once again supporting this annual online event aimed at reaching people currently under-represented in the think tank sector… please share with your networks…
February 4, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Delighted that we at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are once again supporting this annual online event aimed at reaching people currently under-represented in the think tank sector… please share with your networks…
Brilliant new report from @gilesyb.bsky.social on how a stronger more economically capable No.10 could help government sharpen up its strategy for raising the rate of growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
How the centre of government can design better growth policy | Institute for Government
Why does the UK struggle with growth?
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January 29, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Brilliant new report from @gilesyb.bsky.social on how a stronger more economically capable No.10 could help government sharpen up its strategy for raising the rate of growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Very much looking forward to chairing this important event at the UK Supreme Court on the importance of trust in institutions in an age of AI and populism.
Do sign up to watch online 👀
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Do sign up to watch online 👀
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We're delighted to be hosting an online event in conversation with Lord Reed on Thursday 29 January exploring 'Why Trust Matters.'
Find out more and register for your free ticket now:… | ...
We're delighted to be hosting an online event in conversation with Lord Reed on Thursday 29 January exploring 'Why Trust Matters.'
Find out more and register for your free ticket now: https://lnkd.in...
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January 22, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Very much looking forward to chairing this important event at the UK Supreme Court on the importance of trust in institutions in an age of AI and populism.
Do sign up to watch online 👀
www.linkedin.com/posts/uksupr...
Do sign up to watch online 👀
www.linkedin.com/posts/uksupr...
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Good time to sign up to watch Fiona Hill, @simonfraser00.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social discuss UK/EU/US relations with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social at our joint @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @ukandeu.bsky.social event on Tuesday eve www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...
January 18, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Good time to sign up to watch Fiona Hill, @simonfraser00.bsky.social and @anandmenon.bsky.social discuss UK/EU/US relations with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social at our joint @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @ukandeu.bsky.social event on Tuesday eve www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...
I’m delighted to announce that @msvkelliott.bsky.social will be joining our team at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk in early March as the new Director of the IfG Academy - our learning and development arm. Welcome Vicky!
Vicky Elliott (@msvkelliott.bsky.social)
Head of Leadership at the UK's Local Government Association. On secondment from the Cabinet Office. Linguist. Views my own.
msvkelliott.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 11:50 AM
I’m delighted to announce that @msvkelliott.bsky.social will be joining our team at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk in early March as the new Director of the IfG Academy - our learning and development arm. Welcome Vicky!
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to a fantastic @instituteforgovernment.org.uk annual conference today - we have had a series of fascinating conversations and - if you missed them - you can watch them all back on our website here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Government 2026: IfG's annual conference | Institute for Government
Join us as we bring together influential speakers and experts to explore the key questions for government in 2026.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to a fantastic @instituteforgovernment.org.uk annual conference today - we have had a series of fascinating conversations and - if you missed them - you can watch them all back on our website here www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
So if the programme for our Government 2026 conference tomorrow wasn’t already stellar enough, delighted to say we will be opening with a keynote from @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social (with @darrenpjones.bsky.social Mel Stride @andyburnham.bsky.social Louise Casey, Ed Balls already announced!)
January 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
So if the programme for our Government 2026 conference tomorrow wasn’t already stellar enough, delighted to say we will be opening with a keynote from @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social (with @darrenpjones.bsky.social Mel Stride @andyburnham.bsky.social Louise Casey, Ed Balls already announced!)
I'm really delighted to announce that- in a restructure of the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s senior team - I've appointed @gemmatetlow.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Research & Innovation & @alexgathomas.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Impact & Influence
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I'm really delighted to announce that- in a restructure of the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s senior team - I've appointed @gemmatetlow.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Research & Innovation & @alexgathomas.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Impact & Influence
Looking forward to speaking at @raeng.org.uk Policy Fellowships Showcase on Monday! Do sign up to join us!
November 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Looking forward to speaking at @raeng.org.uk Policy Fellowships Showcase on Monday! Do sign up to join us!
Latest fascinating & comprehensive analysis from the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk team of Labour’s public services performance… www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Wes Streeting accused of ‘chaotic and incoherent approach’ to NHS reform
Exclusive: thinktank report finds health secretary has failed to improve productivity, with the health service unlikely to meet its targets
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Latest fascinating & comprehensive analysis from the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk team of Labour’s public services performance… www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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The Cabinet Office has relaxed the rules on civil servants speaking in public. The government is still too defensive about who can speak, but this is a positive step, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/welc...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/welc...
A welcome clarification on the rules ‘gagging’ civil servants | Institute for Government
New guidance on civil servants speaking in public is a welcome return to common sense.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The Cabinet Office has relaxed the rules on civil servants speaking in public. The government is still too defensive about who can speak, but this is a positive step, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/welc...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/welc...
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🎧Tinker, Tailor, Starmer, Spies?
Latest @instituteforgovernment.org.uk podcast is out now!
@gabyhinsliff.bsky.social @theguardian.com joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @amberdellar.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social & @timdurrant.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
Latest @instituteforgovernment.org.uk podcast is out now!
@gabyhinsliff.bsky.social @theguardian.com joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @amberdellar.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social & @timdurrant.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
Tinker, Tailor, Starmer, Spies? | Institute for Government
The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff joins the podcast team explore the row and what it says about the UK’s relations with Beijing.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:23 AM
🎧Tinker, Tailor, Starmer, Spies?
Latest @instituteforgovernment.org.uk podcast is out now!
@gabyhinsliff.bsky.social @theguardian.com joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @amberdellar.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social & @timdurrant.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
Latest @instituteforgovernment.org.uk podcast is out now!
@gabyhinsliff.bsky.social @theguardian.com joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @amberdellar.bsky.social @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social & @timdurrant.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
Latest excellent analysis from the @instituteforgov public services team 👇https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/15/english-councils-to-remain-poorer-than-2010-despite-funding-boost-says-report?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
English councils to remain poorer than in 2010 despite funding rise, says report
Exclusive: Impact of austerity cannot be undone by end of parliament despite above-inflation funding, analysis finds
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October 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Latest excellent analysis from the @instituteforgov public services team 👇https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/oct/15/english-councils-to-remain-poorer-than-2010-despite-funding-boost-says-report?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Really looking forward to recording an episode of this excellent podcast series which gives a fascinating insight into the working of the Welsh government (produced by Senedd member and former minister @waterslee ) open.spotify.com/show/0cwgtqc...
Spotify – Web Player
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October 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Really looking forward to recording an episode of this excellent podcast series which gives a fascinating insight into the working of the Welsh government (produced by Senedd member and former minister @waterslee ) open.spotify.com/show/0cwgtqc...
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.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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...
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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
With Jesse Norman MP, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social zurl.co/Ywwx0
October 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
With Jesse Norman MP, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social zurl.co/Ywwx0
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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. 🎧👀
Landing in your podcast feeds tomorrow. 🎧👀
October 7, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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. 🎧👀
Landing in your podcast feeds tomorrow. 🎧👀
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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...
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
October 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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...
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...
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...
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
September 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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...
www.thetimes.com/article/3fed...
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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...
Full audio landing in the IfG Events podcast feed soon.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...
September 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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...
Full audio landing in the IfG Events podcast feed soon.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...
Very much looking forward to joining the panel for this excellent event!
🎤 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-...
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
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September 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Very much looking forward to joining the panel for this excellent event!
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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?
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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?
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September 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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?
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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?
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