Briony Allen
@brionya.bsky.social
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Briony Allen
@brionya.bsky.social
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The Sewel convention in practice | Institute for Government
Five case studies from the 2019–24 parliament
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
Excited that our research on the Sewel convention has been published today. We look at five UK acts of parliament passed between 2019-24 to investigate what happened in the legislative consent process, and what lessons can be learnt.
Report here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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[NEW] How can the government support better decision making in mayoral combined authorities?
Our new report examines the government’s proposed shift to majority voting and the support that is needed to enhance decision making in MCAs
Read in full 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our new report examines the government’s proposed shift to majority voting and the support that is needed to enhance decision making in MCAs
Read in full 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
How the government can support better decision making in mayoral combined authorities | Institute for Government
Making England’s ‘devolution revolution’ a reality.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
March 14, 2025 at 1:12 PM
[NEW] How can the government support better decision making in mayoral combined authorities?
Our new report examines the government’s proposed shift to majority voting and the support that is needed to enhance decision making in MCAs
Read in full 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our new report examines the government’s proposed shift to majority voting and the support that is needed to enhance decision making in MCAs
Read in full 👇
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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It's a local - central - local government sandwich this week from @instituteforgov.bsky.social
Following our event on Tuesday on effective decision making in MCAs with @jimmcmahon.co.uk, the PM on the pod yesterday, today we have a new report examining the shift to simple majority voting in MCAs 👇
Following our event on Tuesday on effective decision making in MCAs with @jimmcmahon.co.uk, the PM on the pod yesterday, today we have a new report examining the shift to simple majority voting in MCAs 👇
📣New report from me & @brionya.bsky.social
MCAs’ decision-making is often limited by unanimous voting rules
Effective decision making for key strategic plans requires a shift to simple majority voting alongside greater capacity and accountability
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
MCAs’ decision-making is often limited by unanimous voting rules
Effective decision making for key strategic plans requires a shift to simple majority voting alongside greater capacity and accountability
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
How the government can support better decision making in mayoral combined authorities | Institute for Government
Making England’s ‘devolution revolution’ a reality.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
March 14, 2025 at 11:07 AM
It's a local - central - local government sandwich this week from @instituteforgov.bsky.social
Following our event on Tuesday on effective decision making in MCAs with @jimmcmahon.co.uk, the PM on the pod yesterday, today we have a new report examining the shift to simple majority voting in MCAs 👇
Following our event on Tuesday on effective decision making in MCAs with @jimmcmahon.co.uk, the PM on the pod yesterday, today we have a new report examining the shift to simple majority voting in MCAs 👇
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📣New report from me & @brionya.bsky.social
MCAs’ decision-making is often limited by unanimous voting rules
Effective decision making for key strategic plans requires a shift to simple majority voting alongside greater capacity and accountability
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
MCAs’ decision-making is often limited by unanimous voting rules
Effective decision making for key strategic plans requires a shift to simple majority voting alongside greater capacity and accountability
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
How the government can support better decision making in mayoral combined authorities | Institute for Government
Making England’s ‘devolution revolution’ a reality.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
March 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
📣New report from me & @brionya.bsky.social
MCAs’ decision-making is often limited by unanimous voting rules
Effective decision making for key strategic plans requires a shift to simple majority voting alongside greater capacity and accountability
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
MCAs’ decision-making is often limited by unanimous voting rules
Effective decision making for key strategic plans requires a shift to simple majority voting alongside greater capacity and accountability
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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On 1 May voters will be heading to the polls to elect the mayors of the West of England, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Hull and East Yorkshire, and Greater Lincolnshire.
At the @instituteforgov.bsky.social we have been building a picture of the candidates they will be choosing between. 🧵
At the @instituteforgov.bsky.social we have been building a picture of the candidates they will be choosing between. 🧵
January 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
On 1 May voters will be heading to the polls to elect the mayors of the West of England, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Hull and East Yorkshire, and Greater Lincolnshire.
At the @instituteforgov.bsky.social we have been building a picture of the candidates they will be choosing between. 🧵
At the @instituteforgov.bsky.social we have been building a picture of the candidates they will be choosing between. 🧵
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Yesterday the Cabinet Office public bodies team published their 2022/23 ALB report. It's a really interesting and well-visualised piece of work. Check it out here: co-public-bodies.github.io/ALB_Landscap...
December 18, 2024 at 12:25 PM
Yesterday the Cabinet Office public bodies team published their 2022/23 ALB report. It's a really interesting and well-visualised piece of work. Check it out here: co-public-bodies.github.io/ALB_Landscap...
If for some reason you're not able to tune into the webinar, I'll be posting some highlights below ✨
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England? | Institute for Government
IfG experts discuss the government's plans to extend devolution across England and the challenges ahead.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 18, 2024 at 9:33 AM
If for some reason you're not able to tune into the webinar, I'll be posting some highlights below ✨
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
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Make sure to tune into our webinar this morning (9:30-10:30) for our take on the English Devolution white paper and a chance to get your questions answered!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England? | Institute for Government
IfG experts discuss the government's plans to extend devolution across England and the challenges ahead.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 18, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Make sure to tune into our webinar this morning (9:30-10:30) for our take on the English Devolution white paper and a chance to get your questions answered!
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
In just over an hour- make sure to tune in if you’ve got any English devolution white paper questions!
At 9:30 tomorrow @akashpaun.bsky.social, @tompope.bsky.social, @rebeccamckee.bsky.social and @matthewfright.bsky.social will be answering all* your questions on the English devolution white paper.
Submit your questions on slido (can be anonymous) or put it in the replies and I'll pass it on!
Submit your questions on slido (can be anonymous) or put it in the replies and I'll pass it on!
Join our webinar on Wednesday for more analysis from Tom, along with @matthewfright.bsky.social @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social
Tune in at 09:30 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
Tune in at 09:30 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
December 18, 2024 at 8:18 AM
In just over an hour- make sure to tune in if you’ve got any English devolution white paper questions!
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Nine things we learned from the English devolution white paper
The IfG's devolution team explore what the white paper does and does not contain, and what challenges lie ahead for the government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/engl...
The IfG's devolution team explore what the white paper does and does not contain, and what challenges lie ahead for the government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/engl...
Nine things we learned from the English devolution white paper | Institute for Government
What the white paper does and does not contain, and what challenges lie ahead for the government.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 17, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Nine things we learned from the English devolution white paper
The IfG's devolution team explore what the white paper does and does not contain, and what challenges lie ahead for the government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/engl...
The IfG's devolution team explore what the white paper does and does not contain, and what challenges lie ahead for the government www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/engl...
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Yesterday I spoke to ITV meridian news about the implications of the new English Devolution White Paper for the South East - drawing on a recent @instituteforgov.bsky.social report
December 17, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Yesterday I spoke to ITV meridian news about the implications of the new English Devolution White Paper for the South East - drawing on a recent @instituteforgov.bsky.social report
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Interesting move in Scotland - will have to wait and see how it's enforced re personal devices... the UK government would fall apart, I think, if they tried it - but maybe they'll follow suit!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Scottish government to ban WhatsApp for official business
The announcement comes after it was revealed ministers deleted messages exchanged during the pandemic.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Interesting move in Scotland - will have to wait and see how it's enforced re personal devices... the UK government would fall apart, I think, if they tried it - but maybe they'll follow suit!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A thought from me on the English Devolution White Paper out yesterday...
December 17, 2024 at 10:00 AM
A thought from me on the English Devolution White Paper out yesterday...
At 9:30 tomorrow @akashpaun.bsky.social, @tompope.bsky.social, @rebeccamckee.bsky.social and @matthewfright.bsky.social will be answering all* your questions on the English devolution white paper.
Submit your questions on slido (can be anonymous) or put it in the replies and I'll pass it on!
Submit your questions on slido (can be anonymous) or put it in the replies and I'll pass it on!
Join our webinar on Wednesday for more analysis from Tom, along with @matthewfright.bsky.social @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social
Tune in at 09:30 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
Tune in at 09:30 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England? | Institute for Government
IfG experts discuss the government's plans to extend devolution across England and the challenges ahead.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 17, 2024 at 10:12 AM
At 9:30 tomorrow @akashpaun.bsky.social, @tompope.bsky.social, @rebeccamckee.bsky.social and @matthewfright.bsky.social will be answering all* your questions on the English devolution white paper.
Submit your questions on slido (can be anonymous) or put it in the replies and I'll pass it on!
Submit your questions on slido (can be anonymous) or put it in the replies and I'll pass it on!
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I'm on the train back from the launch of the devolution white paper, and finally getting a chance to read the document properly!
A few thoughts, based on past @instituteforgov.bsky.social research.
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A few thoughts, based on past @instituteforgov.bsky.social research.
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December 16, 2024 at 5:25 PM
I'm on the train back from the launch of the devolution white paper, and finally getting a chance to read the document properly!
A few thoughts, based on past @instituteforgov.bsky.social research.
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A few thoughts, based on past @instituteforgov.bsky.social research.
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"The government can and should go further in future, but this framework represents a strong base to build on."
@tompope.bsky.social, IfG Deputy Chief Economist, gives his verdict on today's devolution white paper and what it means for growth.
@tompope.bsky.social, IfG Deputy Chief Economist, gives his verdict on today's devolution white paper and what it means for growth.
December 16, 2024 at 5:23 PM
"The government can and should go further in future, but this framework represents a strong base to build on."
@tompope.bsky.social, IfG Deputy Chief Economist, gives his verdict on today's devolution white paper and what it means for growth.
@tompope.bsky.social, IfG Deputy Chief Economist, gives his verdict on today's devolution white paper and what it means for growth.
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Well that's much bolder than expected on voting requirements! @brionya.bsky.social time to archive the many, many CA constitutions you've had to read this year?
December 16, 2024 at 2:29 PM
Well that's much bolder than expected on voting requirements! @brionya.bsky.social time to archive the many, many CA constitutions you've had to read this year?
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Today the government will launch its English Devolution White Paper. On Wednesday we will analyse the implications in this webinar. While we wait on the govt announcement here is a run down of recent @instituteforgov.bsky.social devolution work
EVENT: What does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England?
Join us on Weds 18 Dec when @matthewfright.bsky.social @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @tompope.bsky.social discuss plans to extend devolution across England www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
Join us on Weds 18 Dec when @matthewfright.bsky.social @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @tompope.bsky.social discuss plans to extend devolution across England www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/labour...
December 16, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Today the government will launch its English Devolution White Paper. On Wednesday we will analyse the implications in this webinar. While we wait on the govt announcement here is a run down of recent @instituteforgov.bsky.social devolution work
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Excl: Government will move to scrap district councils in its devolution white paper on Monday, sparking the biggest local government reorganisation in 50 years
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District councils face scrapping in major overhaul of English local government
[FREE TO READ] Devolution white paper aims to create larger authorities and more elected mayors
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December 13, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Excl: Government will move to scrap district councils in its devolution white paper on Monday, sparking the biggest local government reorganisation in 50 years
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1. On a bright November morning, the final tranche of spad data for the Sunak government was released, completing 14 years of Conservative (and coalition) spad data. At @instituteforgov.bsky.social we’ve crunched the numbers – here’s what we found - www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/14-y...
Five things we learnt from 14 years of Conservative special advisers | Institute for Government
The Cabinet Office’s next data release will give us the first clues of what the Labour spad cohort looks like.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 11, 2024 at 5:40 PM
1. On a bright November morning, the final tranche of spad data for the Sunak government was released, completing 14 years of Conservative (and coalition) spad data. At @instituteforgov.bsky.social we’ve crunched the numbers – here’s what we found - www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/14-y...
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Today the @instituteforgov.bsky.social has published my research into the role that mayors can play to help 'get Britain building'. A 🧵on what the research found
[NEW] How can metro mayors transform England’s towns and cities?
Our report sets out how mayors can play a leading role in the regeneration of disused, deprived and deindustrialised urban areas www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our report sets out how mayors can play a leading role in the regeneration of disused, deprived and deindustrialised urban areas www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Devolution and urban regeneration | Institute for Government
More mayoral development corporations are key to getting Britain building.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 12, 2024 at 10:33 AM
Today the @instituteforgov.bsky.social has published my research into the role that mayors can play to help 'get Britain building'. A 🧵on what the research found
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Excellent new report from my colleague @milliemitchell.bsky.social on the impact of mayoral development corporations.
The report sets out some key lessons for mayors, drawing on 6 case studies of MDCs from across England.
The report sets out some key lessons for mayors, drawing on 6 case studies of MDCs from across England.
[NEW] How can metro mayors transform England’s towns and cities?
Our report sets out how mayors can play a leading role in the regeneration of disused, deprived and deindustrialised urban areas www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Our report sets out how mayors can play a leading role in the regeneration of disused, deprived and deindustrialised urban areas www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Devolution and urban regeneration | Institute for Government
More mayoral development corporations are key to getting Britain building.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 12, 2024 at 10:15 AM
Excellent new report from my colleague @milliemitchell.bsky.social on the impact of mayoral development corporations.
The report sets out some key lessons for mayors, drawing on 6 case studies of MDCs from across England.
The report sets out some key lessons for mayors, drawing on 6 case studies of MDCs from across England.
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New - bad - figures have just been published on the schools spending deficits that councils have
Seven out of 10 LAs now have a cumulative deficit, with the total across these LAs leaping to £2.1bn (£1.7bn net deficit across all LAs) – largely as a result of SEND spending
Seven out of 10 LAs now have a cumulative deficit, with the total across these LAs leaping to £2.1bn (£1.7bn net deficit across all LAs) – largely as a result of SEND spending
December 12, 2024 at 10:09 AM
New - bad - figures have just been published on the schools spending deficits that councils have
Seven out of 10 LAs now have a cumulative deficit, with the total across these LAs leaping to £2.1bn (£1.7bn net deficit across all LAs) – largely as a result of SEND spending
Seven out of 10 LAs now have a cumulative deficit, with the total across these LAs leaping to £2.1bn (£1.7bn net deficit across all LAs) – largely as a result of SEND spending
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Today the Northern Ireland Assembly votes on whether it will continue with post-Brexit trading arrangements. For the low down on today's democratic consent motion debate here is a summary of a great @instituteforgov.bsky.social explainer
December 10, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Today the Northern Ireland Assembly votes on whether it will continue with post-Brexit trading arrangements. For the low down on today's democratic consent motion debate here is a summary of a great @instituteforgov.bsky.social explainer
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Interesting to see this in the Plan for Change doc.
December 5, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Interesting to see this in the Plan for Change doc.
Lovely to go on the Dirleton Solar Walk and see some of what @bensutlieff.bsky.social has been up to 🪐
Would definitely recommend, and Neptune is near a great garden centre if you need cake motivation.
Would definitely recommend, and Neptune is near a great garden centre if you need cake motivation.
Very excited to be at the opening of the Dirleton Solar Walk today - a scale model of our Solar System in the East Lothian countryside, placed over 1.2km of the John Muir Way walking route! 🪐🔭 This was a really fun project to support and I highly recommend it for those local, esp. for kids/families!
December 6, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Lovely to go on the Dirleton Solar Walk and see some of what @bensutlieff.bsky.social has been up to 🪐
Would definitely recommend, and Neptune is near a great garden centre if you need cake motivation.
Would definitely recommend, and Neptune is near a great garden centre if you need cake motivation.