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Government taskforces are not a long-term solution for the problems facing the state
Read @hannahkeenan.bsky.social's verdict on Darren Jones’s plans to modernise Whitehall www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
Read @hannahkeenan.bsky.social's verdict on Darren Jones’s plans to modernise Whitehall www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
January 21, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Government taskforces are not a long-term solution for the problems facing the state
Read @hannahkeenan.bsky.social's verdict on Darren Jones’s plans to modernise Whitehall www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
Read @hannahkeenan.bsky.social's verdict on Darren Jones’s plans to modernise Whitehall www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
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Some thoughts on Darren Jones's speech yesterday - some good CS reforms! But if your best bet on 'getting stuff done' is to create a taskforce outside the system, it's the system that needs to change...
Government taskforces are not a long-term solution for the problems facing the state | Institute for Government
Darren Jones needs a plan for long-term reforms, as well as short-term delivery.
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January 21, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Some thoughts on Darren Jones's speech yesterday - some good CS reforms! But if your best bet on 'getting stuff done' is to create a taskforce outside the system, it's the system that needs to change...
Keir Starmer must create the conditions for government to deliver 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 21, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Keir Starmer must create the conditions for government to deliver www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/keir...
How will @darrenpjones.bsky.social and the PM hold ministers, perm secretaries and the cabinet secretary to account for delivering on his plans to modernise Whitehall?
📺 Our associate director @hannahkeenan.bsky.social asked the chief secretary to the prime minister following his speech yesterday
📺 Our associate director @hannahkeenan.bsky.social asked the chief secretary to the prime minister following his speech yesterday
January 21, 2026 at 1:14 PM
How will @darrenpjones.bsky.social and the PM hold ministers, perm secretaries and the cabinet secretary to account for delivering on his plans to modernise Whitehall?
📺 Our associate director @hannahkeenan.bsky.social asked the chief secretary to the prime minister following his speech yesterday
📺 Our associate director @hannahkeenan.bsky.social asked the chief secretary to the prime minister following his speech yesterday
TOMORROW | In conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales
@prifweinidog.gov.wales will join us to discuss her priorities as First Minister, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
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@prifweinidog.gov.wales will join us to discuss her priorities as First Minister, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:34 AM
TOMORROW | In conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales
@prifweinidog.gov.wales will join us to discuss her priorities as First Minister, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
@prifweinidog.gov.wales will join us to discuss her priorities as First Minister, relations with Westminster, the 2026 Senedd election and the future of devolution.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
TOMORROW | In conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales
Join us at 11:00 when @prifweinidog.gov.wales will discuss her priorities as First Minister and Welsh Labour’s vision for Wales’s constitutional future.
Register to attend www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
Join us at 11:00 when @prifweinidog.gov.wales will discuss her priorities as First Minister and Welsh Labour’s vision for Wales’s constitutional future.
Register to attend www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
January 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM
TOMORROW | In conversation with Eluned Morgan MS, First Minister of Wales
Join us at 11:00 when @prifweinidog.gov.wales will discuss her priorities as First Minister and Welsh Labour’s vision for Wales’s constitutional future.
Register to attend www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
Join us at 11:00 when @prifweinidog.gov.wales will discuss her priorities as First Minister and Welsh Labour’s vision for Wales’s constitutional future.
Register to attend www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/conver...
📸Snapshots | What does Trump mean for relations between the UK and Europe, and the rest of the world?
We were pleased to be joined by Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and @anandmenon.bsky.social who discussed the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
We were pleased to be joined by Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and @anandmenon.bsky.social who discussed the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 10:26 AM
📸Snapshots | What does Trump mean for relations between the UK and Europe, and the rest of the world?
We were pleased to be joined by Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and @anandmenon.bsky.social who discussed the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
We were pleased to be joined by Sir Simon Fraser, Fiona Hill and @anandmenon.bsky.social who discussed the impact of Trump's presidency on the UK and Europe with @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
📸snapshots | How can changes to NHS structures help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan?
The last of our three-part series on implementing the 10 Year Health Plan ended yesterday. A big thank you to our last panel: Dr Penelope Dash, Dame Patricia Hewitt, Samantha Jones, Johan Kahlström
The last of our three-part series on implementing the 10 Year Health Plan ended yesterday. A big thank you to our last panel: Dr Penelope Dash, Dame Patricia Hewitt, Samantha Jones, Johan Kahlström
January 21, 2026 at 10:23 AM
📸snapshots | How can changes to NHS structures help deliver the 10 Year Health Plan?
The last of our three-part series on implementing the 10 Year Health Plan ended yesterday. A big thank you to our last panel: Dr Penelope Dash, Dame Patricia Hewitt, Samantha Jones, Johan Kahlström
The last of our three-part series on implementing the 10 Year Health Plan ended yesterday. A big thank you to our last panel: Dr Penelope Dash, Dame Patricia Hewitt, Samantha Jones, Johan Kahlström
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
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We were pleased to be joined by shadow chancellor, who delivered his speech, followed by a conversation with @alexgathomas.bsky.social
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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.
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...
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...