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.
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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...
Yes all are welcome!
February 5, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Yes all are welcome!
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...
www.resolutionfoundation.org
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...
Register to watch online 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 12, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Register to watch online 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!)
This follows an extensive external search process with Green Park - we were blown away by the quality of the applicants. The 3 of us are looking forward to working together - alongside Pauline Joy our Executive Director Finance & Resources - to take the Institute into its next exciting stage
December 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
This follows an extensive external search process with Green Park - we were blown away by the quality of the applicants. The 3 of us are looking forward to working together - alongside Pauline Joy our Executive Director Finance & Resources - to take the Institute into its next exciting stage
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...
Reposted by Hannah White
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
www.theguardian.com
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...
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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...
Against what criteria 😳???
October 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Against what criteria 😳???
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...