So ten years after I last ran it,* I'm running @royalparkshalf.bsky.social for @arthritisuk.bsky.social!

Please do sponsor the team and me, including my friend Lizzie (it's on her birthday) and @priteshifg.bsky.social

fundraise.arthritis-uk.org/fundraisers/...

*With salmonella, it turned out

NEW 🚨 How is the government performing on its schools agenda?

Performance Tracker, with @nuffieldfoundation.org, says the govt must better measure success across its school priorities and set out a long-term vision for the structure of the system www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Andy Burnham is right to adjust the triple lock.

But while the packaging of social care and the triple lock is good politics, unfortunately the maths is not as neat. The PM should follow reforms with more boldness on other fiscal problems www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/burn...

I joined BBC News in the studio this morning to explain what's happening with prison releases: who is being released, and why? For the full details, including what got us into this mess, have a look at our explainer: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/pr...

Interesting pre-conference interview. Agree on the health and disability benefits system becoming more personalised (e.g by age), but somewhat sceptical about a separate system for young people when many similar issues exist for the ~90% of claimants who are over 24 www.ft.com/content/5337...

Getting ready for Labour party conference. Pleased to be chairing the first of a series of @instituteforgovernment.org.uk events on Monday at 9am. We'll discuss an important topic for the @ifgacademy.bsky.social work on developing politicians fit for the future. If you're in Liverpool, do join us.

The government is aiming to 'rewire the state' to deliver good growth. Mayors are key part of its plan to achieve this - but how can mayors and local leaders develop a shared vision for growth?

@instituteforgovernment.org.uk

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

"There are no easy policy levers left, if there ever were: no lever marked “streamline regulation”, no “press here to simplify taxes”, no open door leading back into Europe."

My commentary on a spendid event at the Lib Dems
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/libe...

On 28 October, John Healey will deliver his first budget as chancellor.

Our chief economist @tompope.bsky.social says to avoid the mistakes of his predecessor, the chancellor needs to be bold.

Keep an eye on our website for our budget analysis www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/burn...

LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE 2026 | How can Labour’s early years agenda better support boys from low-income families?

📅 Monday 28 Sept, 16:30

With @paulwaughmp.bsky.social @lynnanneperry.bsky.social @sarahronan.bsky.social @impurbanhealth.bsky.social @alistrathern.bsky.social @nehaldavison.bsky.social

🎙️ IN CONVERSATION with Daisy Cooper MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats, at the Lib Dem Party Conference

Here's @libdemdaisy.bsky.social on the Treasury and whether there should be a Department for Growth

🎧 Listen to the full conversation www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...

Now underway. If you can't join us, look out for a recording on our website soon. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...

Oi Canada! Cosying up to the EU and pushing UK to the back of the line? my new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk blog on the Carney-VDL love-in in Strasbourg www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/carn...

Heading to the Lib Dem Party Conference this week? Join us in Brighton for an in conversation with Daisy Cooper MP, Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats
@libdemdaisy.bsky.social.

📆 Sunday 20 September, 12:25–13:15

With @gilesyb.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/ifg-li...

Really helpful piece by @sirjjkc.bsky.social for
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk on the tricky question of how and when retrospective legislation is appropriate and what it it might mean for the legislation currently in Lords on political donations.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/retr...

instituteforgov.substack.com/p/have-thing...

I have published my first ever Substack for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk . People love to say "things have never been so volatile".... What do they mean, and are they right?

EVENT | Does the UK do enough to guard against corruption in public life?

Thursday 17 Sept, 17:30

With political donations in the news, join us to hear an expert panel discuss what reforms may be needed to strengthen transparency and accountability www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/does-u...