IfG Events

This is an audio recording of an IfG Live Event The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP, former Leader of the House of Commons, for an in conversation event to discuss the following: How has parliament adapted to the pandemic and does it have the requirement to embrace technology accelerated reform? Is it time to reform the House of Commons Commission, which is responsible for the administration and services of the House of Commons, 40 years after it was first established? Where next for the ongoing debate over restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster? The event was chaired by Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government.The Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP enjoyed a 25-year career in finance where she founded and chaired a number of parent infant charities. She has been the Conservative member of parliament for South Northamptonshire since 2010 and served as City Minister (2014–15) and Energy Minister (2015–16) before becoming Secretary of State for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs from 2016–17. Andrea became the leader of the House of Commons in June 2017, serving until 2019. She served as secretary of state for business, energy and industrial strategy from 2019–20. She is currently the government’s early years adviser and is chairing the Early Years Healthy Development Review which will report in early 2021.#IfGLeadsom See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is an audio recording of an IfG Live EventThe Institute for Government was delighted to launch the 2021 edition of Whitehall Monitor. This is our flagship annual report which provides a data-driven analysis of the size, shape and performance of government.The 2021 edition looks in depth at how the Covid-19 pandemic and the preparations for the end of the Brexit transition period have changed the way in which government operates. It also looks ahead to some of the key challenges that the government will face in the coming year, and its readiness to meet them.Tim Durrant, Associate Director at the Institute for Government, presented key findings from the report and was joined on the panel by: Meg Hillier MP, Chair of the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee Lewis Goodall, Policy Editor for BBC Newsnight Dame Sue Owen, former Permanent Secretary at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport The event was chaired by Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute for Government. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is an audio recording of an IfG Live EventThe Institute for Government hosted the annual lecture by Bronwen Maddox, its director.In her speech, Bronwen looked at the government’s performance in the extraordinary circumstances of 2020 and what 2021 might bring.Her discussion was followed by a response from Professor David Runciman and the event was chaired by Sir Richard Lambert.#IfGDirector See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is an audio recording of an IfG Live EventOn 31 December 2020 at 11pm the UK entered a new relationship with the EU – ushering in huge changes for businesses, individuals and government. The Northern Ireland protocol also took effect, introducing new customs and regulatory barriers between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Formal negotiations are now done, but there is much still to do as the UK and EU settle outstanding issues and move to implement the agreements reached. But so far there is little indication of how the government envisages involving parliament.This event explored how both the Commons and the Lords should hold the government to account, and whether parliament has the committee structures and resources necessary to do this effectively.  We were joined by a panel of parliamentarians and academics:   Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP, Former Chair of the Exiting the EU and Future Relationship with the EU Committees Brigid Fowler, Senior Researcher at the Hansard Society ​Rt Hon David Jones MP, Member of the European Scrutiny and Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committees Lord Kinnoull, Chair of the House of Lords EU Committee The event was chaired by Dr Hannah White OBE, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government.  #IfGBrexit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is an audio recording of an IfG Live Event The UK left the transition period at 11pm 31 December 2020. The new EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement now governs the UK’s trading and security relationship with the EU. But Brexit is still not done. As businesses adjust to new arrangements and the government grapples with the implications of the Christmas Eve deal, the Institute for Government Brexit team was joined by Professor Anand Menon to discuss the impact of the changing trading relationship already being felt on the ground, where gaps remain, what more the government needs to do to help businesses and individuals, and how the UK–EU relationship may change in the months ahead. Panellists: Professor Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing EuropeJoe Marshall, Senior Researcher at the Institute for GovernmentJess Sargeant, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government The event was chaired by Maddy Thimont Jack, Associate Director at the Institute for Government. #IfGBrexit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the 31 December deadline approaches, and with the text of the EU/UK deal made available just days before the UK leaves the transition period, this episode of IfG LIVE brings together a panel of business and Brexit experts to discuss what will change on 1 January 2021, how businesses are preparing, and what more the government should do to provide support. Panellists:  Dr Anna Jerzewska, independent customs and trade advisor Sally Jones, Trade Strategy and Brexit Lead at EY Allie Renison, Head of EU and Trade Policy at the Institute of Directors Maddy Thimont Jack, associate direction at the Institute for Government  The discussion was chaired by Jill Rutter, senior fellow at the Institute for GovernmentAudio production by Candice McKenzie#IfGBrexit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement was published on Christmas Eve, just a week before the transition period was due to end. So what does the deal mean for the UK – and for its relationship with the EU? What will change for businesses? How will data be shared? Will the EU and the UK continue to work closely on security issues? How was the contentious issue of fishing finally sorted? And what does ‘taking back control’ really mean in practice? The Institute for Government Brexit team assembled for a special Brexit deal podcast to make sense of what has been agreed and what will happen on January 1.  Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government, in conversation with Maddy Thimont Jack (Associate Director), James Kane (Associate), Georgina Wright (Associate), and Joe Marshall (Senior Researcher). Audio production by Candice McKenzie. #IfGBrexit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Institute for Government is delighted to welcome Sir John Kingman to share his thoughts on the need for reform in the Civil Service and how to do it. He is in conversation with Bronwen Maddox, Director of the Institute for Government.Sir John Kingman has been the Chairman of UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) since 2016. He is a former Second Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury. He is also Chairman of Legal & General and Tesco Bank.#IfGcivilservice See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is an audio recording of an IfG Live Event. The new year will be pivotal for British diplomacy, with the UK hosting the G7 presidency and co-chairing the COP26 conference in 2021. Both will be opportunities to introduce Global Britain to the world stage and take place in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic which has shown the potential benefits of deepening international research collaboration.Our panel explores what Global Britain means for the UK’s research agenda. How can the UK best combine its scientific knowledge with diplomatic strength to maximise its impact on the international stage? And how could the UK use its global influence, to achieve this?On our panel to discuss these questions are: Rt Hon Lord Johnson of Marylebone, former Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation Pascal Lamy, former Director General of the World Trade Organization Dr Beth Thompson, Head of Policy and Advocacy – UK and EU at Wellcome Trust Dr Richard Torbett, Chief Executive of the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry The event is chaired by Dr Hannah White, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government.#IfGresearchWe would like to thank Wellcome Trust for their support in staging this event. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is an audio recording of an IfG Live Event. There are just three weeks to go until the end of the Brexit transition period when, deal or no deal, there will be sweeping changes to how businesses trade with the EU.As preparations enter their final stages, experts from different sectors discuss how ready businesses are for the changes ahead, what more needs to be done and what the government can do to support businesses to make the most of opportunities after Brexit.To discuss these issues, we are joined by: Sally Jones, Trade Strategy and Brexit lead at EY Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce Adam Prince, Vice President for Product Management, Compliance, Brexit and Migration at Sage Joe Marshall, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government The event is chaired by Maddy Thimont Jack, Associate Director at the Institute for Government See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices