@alexgathomas.bsky.social
Executive Director, Institute for Government. Ex-Cabinet Office, Defra, Dept of Health. Interested in all things good government
@amberdellar.bsky.socialReposted by @alexgathomas.bsky.socialNEW: Plans to reduce EHCPs look optimistic and Burnham's public service reforms still need a plan for schools
In our first IfG Performance Tracker chapter, funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, we look at how the government is performing on its schools agenda [1/9]
@alexgathomas.bsky.socialSome good, strong, David Hume common sense to help everyone this evening
@instituteforgovernment.org.ukReposted by @alexgathomas.bsky.socialIn conversation with Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party
📆Monday 5 October, 13:10–13:50
Heading to Birmingham for the Conservative Party Conference? Join us to hear the party's Deputy Leader chat to @alexgathomas.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-co...
@stuarthoddinott.bsky.socialReposted by @alexgathomas.bsky.socialNEW: Burnham made a strong case for adult social care reform at conference, but pushed the National Care Service into next parliament
I argue he should get on with it, use his majority and 2024 mandate and establish the NCS in this parliament 👇
@alexgathomas.bsky.socialHere’s our instant reaction to the PM’s speech yesterday - have a listen ⬇️ With chatter (and dog - subject to editing) in the background. We recorded it in the bar of the Albert Dock Ibis - sitting next to the same two pint-drinking Liverpool residents who enjoyed/endured our chunterings last year
@instituteforgovernment.org.ukReposted by @alexgathomas.bsky.socialPODCAST 🎙️ Burnham goes big: What difference does it make?
@claire-ainsley.bsky.social @sophiestowers.bsky.social joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social in Liverpool to share their reaction to the PM's big conference speech www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
@drbenpaxton.bsky.socialReposted by @alexgathomas.bsky.socialNEW IfG report out today on how government should approach reforming health and disability benefits
The big takeaway: the system needs to better match people’s needs to the right support - through assessment reform, political leadership and more...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
@rebeccamckee.bsky.socialReposted by @alexgathomas.bsky.socialThe assisted dying bill has been voted down by MPs at 2nd reading today. There are strong views on many sides but it also raises questions of whether PMBs are the right way to legislate on complex, ethical issues. We discussed this earlier this year
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@alexgathomas.bsky.socialA new national statistician - interesting (overdue) news Also perm sec Cat Little moves from the Cabinet Office/OPMC to Dept for Business, Innovation, Science & Trade And Tom Riordan becomes perm sec at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Govt
@stuarthoddinott.bsky.socialReposted by @alexgathomas.bsky.socialNew comment: the abolition of NHS England is drifting, with key questions unanswered
Burnham and Cooper have not articulated their vision for the NHS. That can't last. The Health Bill is coming back to the Commons, forcing them to decide
@instituteforgovernment.org.ukReposted by @alexgathomas.bsky.socialToday we are at the Reform UK Party Conference in Birmingham.
Join us at 13:00 in the NEC when @alexgathomas.bsky.social will be in conversation with Danny Kruger, head of the Reform UK's unit for preparing the party for government
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-re...
@alexgathomas.bsky.socialOver the top?
@alexgathomas.bsky.socialCross-party talks are fine-and might be part of a process to sort out social care
But Burnham can’t sidestep politics
Deciding how to spend billions (or not), & who should win or lose, is the essence of politics
From @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social
@alexgathomas.bsky.socialKeeping ministers in place - having signalled political change at cabinet level - is very sensible
Good stuff @andyburnham.bsky.social for following our advice!
@alexgathomas.bsky.socialMajor machinery of govt changes including - finally! - the creation of an Office for the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Long overdue and excellent news that the Burnham govt has grasped this nettle
