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THIS EVENING | What does Trump mean for relations between the UK and Europe, and the rest of the world?
Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and Anand Menon will join us to discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...
Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and Anand Menon will join us to discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...
January 20, 2026 at 3:28 PM
THIS EVENING | What does Trump mean for relations between the UK and Europe, and the rest of the world?
Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and Anand Menon will join us to discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...
Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and Anand Menon will join us to discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...
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Quick reaction to Darren Jones’s speech
- good stuff - min leadership, risk appetite, reducing approvals, new models of doing things
- worried about - leaving fundamental reform for later. Structures in centre, depts and public services need addressing now. Danger this is all a bit sticking plaster
- good stuff - min leadership, risk appetite, reducing approvals, new models of doing things
- worried about - leaving fundamental reform for later. Structures in centre, depts and public services need addressing now. Danger this is all a bit sticking plaster
In west London for @darrenpjones.bsky.social speech on reforming government
An audience of politicians, the media, think tankers and the like. As far as I can see no cabinet secretary or perm secs… not a great signal for what comes next
An audience of politicians, the media, think tankers and the like. As far as I can see no cabinet secretary or perm secs… not a great signal for what comes next
January 20, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Quick reaction to Darren Jones’s speech
- good stuff - min leadership, risk appetite, reducing approvals, new models of doing things
- worried about - leaving fundamental reform for later. Structures in centre, depts and public services need addressing now. Danger this is all a bit sticking plaster
- good stuff - min leadership, risk appetite, reducing approvals, new models of doing things
- worried about - leaving fundamental reform for later. Structures in centre, depts and public services need addressing now. Danger this is all a bit sticking plaster
Tune in live to hear the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister @darrenpjones.bsky.social set out his plans to modernise Whitehall
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
January 20, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Tune in live to hear the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister @darrenpjones.bsky.social set out his plans to modernise Whitehall
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
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Starting shortly - tune in to hear about Darren Jones's plans for rewiring the state
Move fast and fix things: Modernising Whitehall to deliver for Britain | Institute for Government
Keynote speech from Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Darren Jones MP.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Starting shortly - tune in to hear about Darren Jones's plans for rewiring the state
Now live - tune in at the link below! 🚨📺
TODAY | Move fast and fix things: Modernising Whitehall to deliver for Britain
📺 Join us online at 11:30am when @darrenpjones.bsky.social, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, will announce his plans to shake up Whitehall and renew the state www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
📺 Join us online at 11:30am when @darrenpjones.bsky.social, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, will announce his plans to shake up Whitehall and renew the state www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
January 20, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Now live - tune in at the link below! 🚨📺
Watch live at 11.30am to hear Darren Jones deliver a keynote speech on modernising Whitehall to deliver. 📺👇🏼
TODAY | Move fast and fix things: Modernising Whitehall to deliver for Britain
📺 Join us online at 11:30am when @darrenpjones.bsky.social, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, will announce his plans to shake up Whitehall and renew the state www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
📺 Join us online at 11:30am when @darrenpjones.bsky.social, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, will announce his plans to shake up Whitehall and renew the state www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
January 20, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Watch live at 11.30am to hear Darren Jones deliver a keynote speech on modernising Whitehall to deliver. 📺👇🏼
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In a couple of hours we'll be hearing from Darren Jones about his plans to 'move fast and fix things' in government - you can watch it here:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
Move fast and fix things: Modernising Whitehall to deliver for Britain | Institute for Government
Keynote speech from Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Darren Jones MP.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
In a couple of hours we'll be hearing from Darren Jones about his plans to 'move fast and fix things' in government - you can watch it here:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
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We have an exceptional lineup for today's event on NHS structures. We are fully booked in-person, but you can watch the event online from 12.30. Link below
TOMORROW | How can changes to NHS structures help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan?
📅 Tuesday 20 Jan, 12:30
Join us online with Dr Penelope Dash, Dame Patricia Hewitt, Samantha Jones, Johan Kahlström @novartis.bsky.social,
@njdavies.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...
📅 Tuesday 20 Jan, 12:30
Join us online with Dr Penelope Dash, Dame Patricia Hewitt, Samantha Jones, Johan Kahlström @novartis.bsky.social,
@njdavies.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...
January 20, 2026 at 10:25 AM
We have an exceptional lineup for today's event on NHS structures. We are fully booked in-person, but you can watch the event online from 12.30. Link below
TODAY! How can changes to NHS structures help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan?
Join us online!
Major NHS shake-up: NHS England abolished, ICBs merged, and local delivery reshaped—so how do we make the new national and local structures work?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...
Join us online!
Major NHS shake-up: NHS England abolished, ICBs merged, and local delivery reshaped—so how do we make the new national and local structures work?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...
January 20, 2026 at 9:24 AM
TODAY! How can changes to NHS structures help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan?
Join us online!
Major NHS shake-up: NHS England abolished, ICBs merged, and local delivery reshaped—so how do we make the new national and local structures work?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...
Join us online!
Major NHS shake-up: NHS England abolished, ICBs merged, and local delivery reshaped—so how do we make the new national and local structures work?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...
TODAY | Move fast and fix things: Modernising Whitehall to deliver for Britain
📺 Join us online at 11:30am when @darrenpjones.bsky.social, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, will announce his plans to shake up Whitehall and renew the state www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
📺 Join us online at 11:30am when @darrenpjones.bsky.social, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, will announce his plans to shake up Whitehall and renew the state www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
January 20, 2026 at 8:08 AM
TODAY | Move fast and fix things: Modernising Whitehall to deliver for Britain
📺 Join us online at 11:30am when @darrenpjones.bsky.social, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, will announce his plans to shake up Whitehall and renew the state www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
📺 Join us online at 11:30am when @darrenpjones.bsky.social, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, will announce his plans to shake up Whitehall and renew the state www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/modern...
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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-...
After two recent defections, four of the seven sitting Reform MPs were formerly Conservative MPs.
So what happens when MPs change political parties? Read our explainer www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mp...
So what happens when MPs change political parties? Read our explainer www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mp...
MPs who change party allegiance | Institute for Government
After two recent defections, four of the seven sitting Reform MPs were formerly Conservative MPs. What happens when MPs change political parties?
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January 19, 2026 at 4:27 PM
After two recent defections, four of the seven sitting Reform MPs were formerly Conservative MPs.
So what happens when MPs change political parties? Read our explainer www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mp...
So what happens when MPs change political parties? Read our explainer www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mp...
TOMORROW | What does Trump mean for relations between the UK and Europe, and the rest of the world?
Listen Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and @anandmenon.bsky.social discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...
Listen Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and @anandmenon.bsky.social discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
TOMORROW | What does Trump mean for relations between the UK and Europe, and the rest of the world?
Listen Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and @anandmenon.bsky.social discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...
Listen Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and @anandmenon.bsky.social discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/trump-...
Our 13th edition of Whitehall Monitor, our annual data-led assessment of the size, shape and performance of the civil service, is out.
📺 Watch as @hannahkeenan.bsky.social tells us more about Labour's efforts to rewire the state.
📖 Read the report www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
📺 Watch as @hannahkeenan.bsky.social tells us more about Labour's efforts to rewire the state.
📖 Read the report www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
January 19, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Our 13th edition of Whitehall Monitor, our annual data-led assessment of the size, shape and performance of the civil service, is out.
📺 Watch as @hannahkeenan.bsky.social tells us more about Labour's efforts to rewire the state.
📖 Read the report www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
📺 Watch as @hannahkeenan.bsky.social tells us more about Labour's efforts to rewire the state.
📖 Read the report www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
TOMORROW | How can changes to NHS structures help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan?
📅 Tuesday 20 Jan, 12:30
Join us online with Dr Penelope Dash, Dame Patricia Hewitt, Samantha Jones, Johan Kahlström @novartis.bsky.social,
@njdavies.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...
📅 Tuesday 20 Jan, 12:30
Join us online with Dr Penelope Dash, Dame Patricia Hewitt, Samantha Jones, Johan Kahlström @novartis.bsky.social,
@njdavies.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...
January 19, 2026 at 12:09 PM
TOMORROW | How can changes to NHS structures help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan?
📅 Tuesday 20 Jan, 12:30
Join us online with Dr Penelope Dash, Dame Patricia Hewitt, Samantha Jones, Johan Kahlström @novartis.bsky.social,
@njdavies.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...
📅 Tuesday 20 Jan, 12:30
Join us online with Dr Penelope Dash, Dame Patricia Hewitt, Samantha Jones, Johan Kahlström @novartis.bsky.social,
@njdavies.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/nhs-st...
Snapshots | A keynote speech by Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
We were pleased to be joined by shadow chancellor, who delivered his speech, followed by a conversation with @alexgathomas.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
We were pleased to be joined by shadow chancellor, who delivered his speech, followed by a conversation with @alexgathomas.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
January 19, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Snapshots | A keynote speech by Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride MP, Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
We were pleased to be joined by shadow chancellor, who delivered his speech, followed by a conversation with @alexgathomas.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
We were pleased to be joined by shadow chancellor, who delivered his speech, followed by a conversation with @alexgathomas.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
📸Snapshots |The view from the IfG: Government in 2026
@njdavies.bsky.social @nehaldavison.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social @drmatthewgill.bsky.social and Carolyn Quinn discussed their vital work and their verdict on the govt’s performance.
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@njdavies.bsky.social @nehaldavison.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social @drmatthewgill.bsky.social and Carolyn Quinn discussed their vital work and their verdict on the govt’s performance.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
January 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM
📸Snapshots |The view from the IfG: Government in 2026
@njdavies.bsky.social @nehaldavison.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social @drmatthewgill.bsky.social and Carolyn Quinn discussed their vital work and their verdict on the govt’s performance.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
@njdavies.bsky.social @nehaldavison.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social @drmatthewgill.bsky.social and Carolyn Quinn discussed their vital work and their verdict on the govt’s performance.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Keir Starmer needs to give his party and the country reasons to follow him.
So how can the prime minister create the conditions for government to deliver? Read @drhannahwhite.bsky.social's latest comment www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/keir...
So how can the prime minister create the conditions for government to deliver? Read @drhannahwhite.bsky.social's latest comment www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/keir...
Keir Starmer must create the conditions for government to deliver | Institute for Government
Keir Starmer needs to convince a sceptical public that government can deliver change.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Keir Starmer needs to give his party and the country reasons to follow him.
So how can the prime minister create the conditions for government to deliver? Read @drhannahwhite.bsky.social's latest comment www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/keir...
So how can the prime minister create the conditions for government to deliver? Read @drhannahwhite.bsky.social's latest comment www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/keir...
📸Snapshots | In conversation with Rt Hon @darrenpjones.bsky.social
The Chief Secretary to the PM discussed why his role spanning both No10 and the Cabinet Office was created and the need to modernise public services
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
The Chief Secretary to the PM discussed why his role spanning both No10 and the Cabinet Office was created and the need to modernise public services
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
January 19, 2026 at 11:01 AM
📸Snapshots | In conversation with Rt Hon @darrenpjones.bsky.social
The Chief Secretary to the PM discussed why his role spanning both No10 and the Cabinet Office was created and the need to modernise public services
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
The Chief Secretary to the PM discussed why his role spanning both No10 and the Cabinet Office was created and the need to modernise public services
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
📸Snapshots | Elections 2026: How could votes in England, Scotland and Wales reshape British politics?
Kezia Dugdale, Guto Harri, @akashpaun.bsky.social, @luketryl.bsky.social and offered us preview of the issues at stake in the hugely significant elections taking place across the UK in May 2026.
Kezia Dugdale, Guto Harri, @akashpaun.bsky.social, @luketryl.bsky.social and offered us preview of the issues at stake in the hugely significant elections taking place across the UK in May 2026.
January 19, 2026 at 10:59 AM
📸Snapshots | Elections 2026: How could votes in England, Scotland and Wales reshape British politics?
Kezia Dugdale, Guto Harri, @akashpaun.bsky.social, @luketryl.bsky.social and offered us preview of the issues at stake in the hugely significant elections taking place across the UK in May 2026.
Kezia Dugdale, Guto Harri, @akashpaun.bsky.social, @luketryl.bsky.social and offered us preview of the issues at stake in the hugely significant elections taking place across the UK in May 2026.
📸Snapshots | Rewiring the state: Is the government making any progress?
We are thankful to @andyburnham.bsky.social, Micheal Gove, @hannahkeenan.bsky.social, Rowena Mason @theguardian.com, @alexgathomas.bsky.social for their insights on the government's attempts to reform the civil service.
We are thankful to @andyburnham.bsky.social, Micheal Gove, @hannahkeenan.bsky.social, Rowena Mason @theguardian.com, @alexgathomas.bsky.social for their insights on the government's attempts to reform the civil service.
January 19, 2026 at 9:58 AM
📸Snapshots | Rewiring the state: Is the government making any progress?
We are thankful to @andyburnham.bsky.social, Micheal Gove, @hannahkeenan.bsky.social, Rowena Mason @theguardian.com, @alexgathomas.bsky.social for their insights on the government's attempts to reform the civil service.
We are thankful to @andyburnham.bsky.social, Micheal Gove, @hannahkeenan.bsky.social, Rowena Mason @theguardian.com, @alexgathomas.bsky.social for their insights on the government's attempts to reform the civil service.
Snapshots | Is the centre of government built to deliver?
It was great to have @officialedballs.bsky.social @kellyipsosuk.bsky.social @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social explore how well No.10 and the Treasury work together to deliver the government's economic priorities.
It was great to have @officialedballs.bsky.social @kellyipsosuk.bsky.social @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social explore how well No.10 and the Treasury work together to deliver the government's economic priorities.
January 19, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Snapshots | Is the centre of government built to deliver?
It was great to have @officialedballs.bsky.social @kellyipsosuk.bsky.social @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social explore how well No.10 and the Treasury work together to deliver the government's economic priorities.
It was great to have @officialedballs.bsky.social @kellyipsosuk.bsky.social @ayeshahazarika.bsky.social explore how well No.10 and the Treasury work together to deliver the government's economic priorities.
📸Snapshots | In conversation with Louise Casey, Baroness Casey of Blackstock DBE CB
The government's Lead Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care discussed her work across the public sector.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
The government's Lead Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care discussed her work across the public sector.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
January 19, 2026 at 9:47 AM
📸Snapshots | In conversation with Louise Casey, Baroness Casey of Blackstock DBE CB
The government's Lead Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care discussed her work across the public sector.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
The government's Lead Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Independent Commission into Adult Social Care discussed her work across the public sector.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
📸Snapshots | A keynote speech by Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP
We were pleased to have the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care with us at the IfG last week at the 4th annual conference.
Listen to his speech: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
We were pleased to have the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care with us at the IfG last week at the 4th annual conference.
Listen to his speech: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
January 19, 2026 at 9:44 AM
📸Snapshots | A keynote speech by Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP
We were pleased to have the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care with us at the IfG last week at the 4th annual conference.
Listen to his speech: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
We were pleased to have the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care with us at the IfG last week at the 4th annual conference.
Listen to his speech: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Our 4th annual conference featured Wes Streeting, Darren Jones, Louise Casey, Andy Burnham, Mel Stride, Michael Gove and more; and showed why 2026 is such a pivotal year for this government, for the civil service and for political parties
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
Five things we learned at the IfG's Government 2026 conference | Institute for Government
What lies in store for government in 2026?
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January 19, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Our 4th annual conference featured Wes Streeting, Darren Jones, Louise Casey, Andy Burnham, Mel Stride, Michael Gove and more; and showed why 2026 is such a pivotal year for this government, for the civil service and for political parties
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...