Pritesh Mistry
@priteshifg.bsky.social
Senior Partnerships Manager - @instituteforgov.bsky.social
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How can devolution improve transport connectivity across the UK?
Our latest 'Learning from DevoLab' paper explores powers, funding and options for reform.
Read the full publication here:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our latest 'Learning from DevoLab' paper explores powers, funding and options for reform.
Read the full publication here:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Learning from the DevoLab #3: How devolution can improve transport connectivity | Institute for Government
Three case studies of how devolved powers and mayoral influence have been used to improve transport connectivity.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 12:57 PM
How can devolution improve transport connectivity across the UK?
Our latest 'Learning from DevoLab' paper explores powers, funding and options for reform.
Read the full publication here:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our latest 'Learning from DevoLab' paper explores powers, funding and options for reform.
Read the full publication here:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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EVENT | How can mayors help deliver more affordable homes?
Join us on π25 Feb 2026 in Manchester for the next DevoLab session, exploring the challenges and opportunities for combined authorities in boosting housing supply.
Details and registration:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...
Join us on π25 Feb 2026 in Manchester for the next DevoLab session, exploring the challenges and opportunities for combined authorities in boosting housing supply.
Details and registration:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...
February 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM
EVENT | How can mayors help deliver more affordable homes?
Join us on π25 Feb 2026 in Manchester for the next DevoLab session, exploring the challenges and opportunities for combined authorities in boosting housing supply.
Details and registration:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...
Join us on π25 Feb 2026 in Manchester for the next DevoLab session, exploring the challenges and opportunities for combined authorities in boosting housing supply.
Details and registration:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...
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Peter Mandelson is being investigated for potential βmisconduct in public officeβ over emails he sent as a minister to Jeffrey Epstein.
Our explainer sets out what this means in UK law and why few politicians have been prosecuted over it.
Read more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mi...
Our explainer sets out what this means in UK law and why few politicians have been prosecuted over it.
Read more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mi...
Misconduct in public office | Institute for Government
What happens if someone holding public office is alleged to have abused their power?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Peter Mandelson is being investigated for potential βmisconduct in public officeβ over emails he sent as a minister to Jeffrey Epstein.
Our explainer sets out what this means in UK law and why few politicians have been prosecuted over it.
Read more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mi...
Our explainer sets out what this means in UK law and why few politicians have been prosecuted over it.
Read more www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/mi...
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PODCAST ποΈ Keir Starmer's Mandelson scandal
@pickardje.bsky.social joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social to look back at an explosive week β and discuss the vetting process and the ability to eject unfit members from the Lords
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
@pickardje.bsky.social joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social to look back at an explosive week β and discuss the vetting process and the ability to eject unfit members from the Lords
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
Keir Starmer's Mandelson scandal | Institute for Government
The FTβs Jim Pickard joins the podcast team to look back at an explosive week in UK politics.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
PODCAST ποΈ Keir Starmer's Mandelson scandal
@pickardje.bsky.social joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social to look back at an explosive week β and discuss the vetting process and the ability to eject unfit members from the Lords
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
@pickardje.bsky.social joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social to look back at an explosive week β and discuss the vetting process and the ability to eject unfit members from the Lords
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
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The Intelligence and Security Committee is a committee of parliament with statutory responsibility for oversight of the UK Intelligence Community.
But what remit does it have? Who sits on it? And what controversies has it been involved in? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/in...
But what remit does it have? Who sits on it? And what controversies has it been involved in? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/in...
The Intelligence and Security Committee | Institute for Government
The ISC oversees the UK Intelligence Community
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The Intelligence and Security Committee is a committee of parliament with statutory responsibility for oversight of the UK Intelligence Community.
But what remit does it have? Who sits on it? And what controversies has it been involved in? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/in...
But what remit does it have? Who sits on it? And what controversies has it been involved in? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/in...
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With major changes to local government underway, the 2026 local elections wonβt be like a normal year.
Our explainer sets out whatβs happening: where votes will take place, and why over 600 planned contests are being postponed.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
Our explainer sets out whatβs happening: where votes will take place, and why over 600 planned contests are being postponed.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
Local elections 2026 | Institute for Government
On Thursday, 7 May 2026, local elections will take place in many parts of England.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
With major changes to local government underway, the 2026 local elections wonβt be like a normal year.
Our explainer sets out whatβs happening: where votes will take place, and why over 600 planned contests are being postponed.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
Our explainer sets out whatβs happening: where votes will take place, and why over 600 planned contests are being postponed.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
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The House of Lords should catch up with the Commons on disciplinary procedures.
But legislation to remove peerages must be tightly drawn. Getting it right is more important than passing it urgently, says @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/pete...
But legislation to remove peerages must be tightly drawn. Getting it right is more important than passing it urgently, says @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/pete...
The Peter Mandelson case shows the House of Lords needs an independent disciplinary system | Institute for Government
The Lords should catch up with the Commons on disciplinary procedures.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 5, 2026 at 9:56 AM
The House of Lords should catch up with the Commons on disciplinary procedures.
But legislation to remove peerages must be tightly drawn. Getting it right is more important than passing it urgently, says @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/pete...
But legislation to remove peerages must be tightly drawn. Getting it right is more important than passing it urgently, says @drhannahwhite.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/pete...
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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 sectorβ¦ please share with your networksβ¦
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 sectorβ¦ please share with your networksβ¦
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Interested in working in think tanks? Join @instituteforgovernment.org.uk and a group of other think tanks for an event about what working in the sector is like:
www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...
www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...
February 4, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Interested in working in think tanks? Join @instituteforgovernment.org.uk and a group of other think tanks for an event about what working in the sector is like:
www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...
www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...
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Plans to overhaul the regulation of audit and financial reporting have long been in development and command a broad consensus. Abandoning them reflects poor prioritisation www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/audi...
The government is wrong to ditch plans for the Audit and Reporting Governance Authority | Institute for Government
Ministers have not set out a convincing rationale for scrapping the ARGA project.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Plans to overhaul the regulation of audit and financial reporting have long been in development and command a broad consensus. Abandoning them reflects poor prioritisation www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/audi...
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I'll be speaking on a panel at this event hosted by @resolutionfoundation.org in a couple of weeks, talking about what the day-to-day of a researcher at a think tank is like. Improving representation personally important to me so please do share! Sign up: www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...
February 3, 2026 at 4:40 PM
I'll be speaking on a panel at this event hosted by @resolutionfoundation.org in a couple of weeks, talking about what the day-to-day of a researcher at a think tank is like. Improving representation personally important to me so please do share! Sign up: www.resolutionfoundation.org/events/worki...
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Keynotes from the ICO and Scottish Information Commissioner!
Discussions on what FOI has changed - and what comes next!
Skills sessions!
Lightning talks!
FOI Fest schedule! www.mysociety.org/transparency...
Sign up now for 19 Feb! Free! pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
Discussions on what FOI has changed - and what comes next!
Skills sessions!
Lightning talks!
FOI Fest schedule! www.mysociety.org/transparency...
Sign up now for 19 Feb! Free! pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
FOI Fest 2026
FOI Fest 2026 will be held at Birkbeck University of London and online.
Full venue and joining details will be shared a few days ahead of the conference.
Draft Schedule
Time
Location
Session / A...
www.mysociety.org
February 3, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Keynotes from the ICO and Scottish Information Commissioner!
Discussions on what FOI has changed - and what comes next!
Skills sessions!
Lightning talks!
FOI Fest schedule! www.mysociety.org/transparency...
Sign up now for 19 Feb! Free! pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
Discussions on what FOI has changed - and what comes next!
Skills sessions!
Lightning talks!
FOI Fest schedule! www.mysociety.org/transparency...
Sign up now for 19 Feb! Free! pretix.eu/mysociety/fo...
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EVENT | In conversation with Rhun ap Iorwerth MS, Leader of Plaid Cymru
π Mon 2 March, 12:30β13:30
Join us to hear @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social discuss the 2026 Senedd election, his plan for government, and @plaidcymru.bsky.socialβs vision for Wales www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/rhun-a...
π Mon 2 March, 12:30β13:30
Join us to hear @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social discuss the 2026 Senedd election, his plan for government, and @plaidcymru.bsky.socialβs vision for Wales www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/rhun-a...
February 3, 2026 at 12:42 PM
EVENT | In conversation with Rhun ap Iorwerth MS, Leader of Plaid Cymru
π Mon 2 March, 12:30β13:30
Join us to hear @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social discuss the 2026 Senedd election, his plan for government, and @plaidcymru.bsky.socialβs vision for Wales www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/rhun-a...
π Mon 2 March, 12:30β13:30
Join us to hear @rhunapiorwerth.bsky.social discuss the 2026 Senedd election, his plan for government, and @plaidcymru.bsky.socialβs vision for Wales www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/rhun-a...
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Lord Forsyth of Drumlean has taken over the role as Lord Speaker.
So what does the Lord Speaker do? Read our explainer to find out more about the role and how it is elected www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
So what does the Lord Speaker do? Read our explainer to find out more about the role and how it is elected www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
Lord Speaker | Institute for Government
What is the role of the Lord Speaker?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean has taken over the role as Lord Speaker.
So what does the Lord Speaker do? Read our explainer to find out more about the role and how it is elected www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
So what does the Lord Speaker do? Read our explainer to find out more about the role and how it is elected www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/lo...
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Govt's court reforms have focussed on crown court backlogs, but they will put more pressure on magistrates courts that also have record backlogs. A great new @transformjustice.bsky.social report looks at the causes of poor productivity in the magistrates
Beyond reasonable delay: efficiency in London magistratesβ courts - Transform Justice
www.transformjustice.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 1:21 PM
Govt's court reforms have focussed on crown court backlogs, but they will put more pressure on magistrates courts that also have record backlogs. A great new @transformjustice.bsky.social report looks at the causes of poor productivity in the magistrates
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The new βroadmap for modern digital governmentβ points to an appealing future but fails to adequately set out the path or address the barriers to getting there www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/digi...
February 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The new βroadmap for modern digital governmentβ points to an appealing future but fails to adequately set out the path or address the barriers to getting there www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/digi...
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Here is an explainer on the ways in which an individual can leave (or join) the Lords, and the ways in which that is separate from removal/renunciation of titles www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/jo...
Joining and leaving the House of Lords | Institute for Government
Most Lords members are life peers β nominated for their lifetime, but without their peerage passing to their children.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Here is an explainer on the ways in which an individual can leave (or join) the Lords, and the ways in which that is separate from removal/renunciation of titles www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/jo...
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Labour should introduce the alternative vote system for mayoral elections
Multi-party politics makes the AV the best choice, say @akashpaun.bsky.social and @jillongovt.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
Multi-party politics makes the AV the best choice, say @akashpaun.bsky.social and @jillongovt.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
Labour should introduce the alternative vote system for mayoral elections | Institute for Government
The alternative vote would be fairer and more appropriate than the system the government favours.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
February 2, 2026 at 12:07 PM
Labour should introduce the alternative vote system for mayoral elections
Multi-party politics makes the AV the best choice, say @akashpaun.bsky.social and @jillongovt.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
Multi-party politics makes the AV the best choice, say @akashpaun.bsky.social and @jillongovt.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/mayo...
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PODCAST ποΈ Growth strategy pains, trains and regional deals
@soumayakeynes.ft.com joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social to discuss how the centre can design better growth policy
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
@soumayakeynes.ft.com joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social to discuss how the centre can design better growth policy
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
January 30, 2026 at 12:55 PM
PODCAST ποΈ Growth strategy pains, trains and regional deals
@soumayakeynes.ft.com joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social to discuss how the centre can design better growth policy
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
@soumayakeynes.ft.com joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social to discuss how the centre can design better growth policy
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
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Happy new year (is it too late to say that?) from the Week in Public Services team!
This week: the governmentβs addiction to pilots; the failure of ed tech; and Reform UKβs row about pensions
medium.com/week-in-publ...
This week: the governmentβs addiction to pilots; the failure of ed tech; and Reform UKβs row about pensions
medium.com/week-in-publ...
Week in Public Services: 30th January 2026
This week: the governmentβs addiction to pilots; the failure of ed tech; and Reform UKβs row about pensions
medium.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Happy new year (is it too late to say that?) from the Week in Public Services team!
This week: the governmentβs addiction to pilots; the failure of ed tech; and Reform UKβs row about pensions
medium.com/week-in-publ...
This week: the governmentβs addiction to pilots; the failure of ed tech; and Reform UKβs row about pensions
medium.com/week-in-publ...
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TODAY | How can the government make a success of the abolition of NHS England?
Join our webinar at 12:30 with @nuffieldtrust.org.uk, @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social @njdavies.bsky.social exploring how the government can get the reform process right
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Join our webinar at 12:30 with @nuffieldtrust.org.uk, @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social @njdavies.bsky.social exploring how the government can get the reform process right
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
January 29, 2026 at 10:53 AM
TODAY | How can the government make a success of the abolition of NHS England?
Join our webinar at 12:30 with @nuffieldtrust.org.uk, @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social @njdavies.bsky.social exploring how the government can get the reform process right
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Join our webinar at 12:30 with @nuffieldtrust.org.uk, @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social @njdavies.bsky.social exploring how the government can get the reform process right
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
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My commentary on what is needed for the Government to have a growth strategy. Link to the report in the thread below.
Tl;Dr:
- rhetorical vehemence is not enough
- it isn't a puzzle
- solve the politics please
- strengthen No10 to do this
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/grow...
Tl;Dr:
- rhetorical vehemence is not enough
- it isn't a puzzle
- solve the politics please
- strengthen No10 to do this
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/grow...
January 28, 2026 at 11:42 AM
My commentary on what is needed for the Government to have a growth strategy. Link to the report in the thread below.
Tl;Dr:
- rhetorical vehemence is not enough
- it isn't a puzzle
- solve the politics please
- strengthen No10 to do this
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/grow...
Tl;Dr:
- rhetorical vehemence is not enough
- it isn't a puzzle
- solve the politics please
- strengthen No10 to do this
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/grow...
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The UK needs a robust growth strategy and stronger No.10 to kick-start the economy, says @gilesyb.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/grow...
The UK needs a robust growth strategy and stronger No.10 to kick-start the economy | Institute for Government
On growth policy rhetoric is not enough.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 12:36 PM
The UK needs a robust growth strategy and stronger No.10 to kick-start the economy, says @gilesyb.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/grow...
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NEW | The organisation of the leadership of government holds many of the answers to growth.
Our report sets out how the centre can be reformed to better equip it to take tough choices on growth.
Read the full report from @gilesyb.bsky.social l www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our report sets out how the centre can be reformed to better equip it to take tough choices on growth.
Read the full report from @gilesyb.bsky.social l 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?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
January 28, 2026 at 1:46 PM
NEW | The organisation of the leadership of government holds many of the answers to growth.
Our report sets out how the centre can be reformed to better equip it to take tough choices on growth.
Read the full report from @gilesyb.bsky.social l www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our report sets out how the centre can be reformed to better equip it to take tough choices on growth.
Read the full report from @gilesyb.bsky.social l www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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And now a more personal blog on what I was driving at in this growth piece, through five years' of frustrated commentary.
freethinkecon.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/g...
freethinkecon.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/g...
Growth β some less edited thoughts
After too long a gestation today I finally put out my report for the Institute for Government about what is needed to raise growth rates. Finally. I am rather an old dog in this fight. My goodness,β¦
freethinkecon.wordpress.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:16 PM
And now a more personal blog on what I was driving at in this growth piece, through five years' of frustrated commentary.
freethinkecon.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/g...
freethinkecon.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/g...