Institute for Government

Institute for Government
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Oct 6, 2026 • 1h 5min

Social security, disability and health-related inactivity: What is the Conservative case for reform?

This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference 2026. Speakers: Helen Whately MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Helen Barnard, Director of Policy and Research at Trussell Fraser Nelson, Columnist at The Times Ben Paxton, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government This event was chaired by Thomas Pope, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. This event was in partnership with Trussell.
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Oct 5, 2026 • 47min

In conversation with Baroness Bennett, former Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales

This event took place at the Green Party Conference. Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government was joined by Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle, former Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales (2012–16).
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Oct 5, 2026 • 55min

How can digital public services be made a reality?

This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference. Speakers: Mallory Durran, Chief Technology Officer at Nesta Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council and Cabinet Member for Innovation at the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Cassia Rowland, Associate Director at the Institute for Government Rachel Taylor, UK Government & Health Industries Leader and Global Government & Public Sector Leader at PwC This event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. This event was in partnership with PwC.
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Oct 5, 2026 • 39min

In conversation with Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party

This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference. Speakers: Alex Burghart MP, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party This event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director at the Institute for Government.
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Oct 5, 2026 • 1h 2min

Should ministers have more power over public bodies?

This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference. Speakers: Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Shadow Minister (Treasury) Henry Hill, Editor of The Critic Rt Hon Lord Maude of Horsham, Founder and Chairman of Francis Maude Associates Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund This event was chaired by Dr Matthew Gill, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.
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Oct 5, 2026 • 1h 5min

Governing in a fractured Britain: How should the Conservatives rethink their approach to power?

This discussion was part of the Institute for Government's programme of events at the Conservative Party Conference. Speakers: Baroness Finn of Swansea, Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office Dr Patrick English, Head of Elections and Political and Social Data at YouGov Lucy Harris, former MEP and Conservative Special Adviser Salma Shah, IfG Senior fellow and former Conservative Special Adviser Tom Skinner, former Conservative Special Adviser This event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director at the Institute for Government. This event was in partnership with YouGov.
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Sep 30, 2026 • 60min

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This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026. Speakers: Paul Waugh MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Early Education) Lynn Perry MBE, Chief Executive Officer at Barnardo's Sarah Ronan, Executive Director at the Early Education and Childcare Coalition Matt Towner, Director of Programmes at Impact on Urban Health Alistair Strathern MP, Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Labour Group for Men and Boys This event was chaired by Nehal Davison, former Programme Director at the Institute for Government. This event was in partnership with Barnardo’s and Impact on Urban Health.
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Sep 30, 2026 • 59min

Where next for English devolution under Andy Burnham?

This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026. Speakers: Mayor Kim McGuinness, Mayor of North East England Cllr Fran Belbin, Leader of Sheffield City Council Professor Duncan Ivison, President and Vice-Chancellor at The University of Manchester Mark Rogers, Interim Chief Executive, Sussex & Brighton Strategic Authority This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. This event was in partnership with The University of Manchester.
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Sep 29, 2026 • 1h 13min

How can Labour build an affordable welfare system that supports sick and disabled people?

This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026. Speakers: Dame Meg Hillier MP, Chair of the Treasury Select Committee Rt Hon Alan Milburn, Chair of the Young People and Work Review Ben Paxton, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government Dr Kate Summers, British Academy Post Doctoral Fellow at the London School of Economics and Political Science This event was chaired by Thomas Pope, Chief Economist at the Institute for Government. This event was in partnership with the London School of Economics and Political Science.
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Sep 29, 2026 • 59min

Getting things done: How can government deliver policy priorities?

This event was part of the IfG's programme of events at the Labour Party Conference 2026. Speakers: Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State (Home Office) David Pinto-Duschinsky MP, Parliamentary Private Secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions, and former Special Adviser in the Home Office and Treasury James Reeve, Partner at PA Consulting Felicity Slater, former special adviser in No.10, Cabinet Office, and HM Treasury Jack Worlidge, Associate Director at the Institute for Government This event was chaired by Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government. This event was in partnership with PA Consulting.

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