Megan Isaac
meganisaac.bsky.social
Megan Isaac
@meganisaac.bsky.social
Working on devolution at the Institute for Government
Although the main focus of yesterday's budget was on tax and welfare changes, most of which apply UK-wide, there were some specific spending announcements that have implications for the devolved nations, both through Barnett and direct investment.⬇️

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LIVE BLOG | Autumn budget 2025: Rachel Reeves announces tax and spend measures | Institute for Government
IfG experts analyse Reeves' budget and explore what the chancellor's plans for the economy, tax and spending mean.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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LIVE BLOG | Autumn budget 2025 🚨

As Rachel Reeves prepares to announce tax measures, what formal announcements have we had so far and what can we expect in the next 24 hours?

Follow our live blog for our analysis of the chancellor's plans
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LIVE BLOG | Autumn budget 2025: Rachel Reeves prepares to announce tax measures | Institute for Government
IfG experts analyse Reeves' budget and explore what the chancellor's plans for the economy, tax and spending mean.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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As the covid inquiry gears up for Module 9 on economic policy, @gemmatetlow.bsky.social and I have a new @ukri.org-funded @instituteforgovernment.org.uk report out on Epi-econ modelling for pandemics. We set out why govt needs to invest now 1/🧵
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Combined epidemiological and economic modelling | Institute for Government
The pandemic showed the need for government to improve its use of modelling.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
1/ Tomorrow, @instituteforgovernment.org.uk will be joined by First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney, to reflect on his first 18 months in office and discuss Scotland's political and constitutional future.

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In conversation with John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland | Institute for Government
John Swinney joins us to discuss his priorities as First Minister, and the SNP’s vision ahead of the 2026 Scottish parliament election.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Really pleased to have contributed to the new criminal justice section of Performance Tracker 2025, now live on the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s website. It brings together new analysis on police, criminal courts and prisons. Some thoughts below. www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Performance Tracker 2025: Criminal justice system | Institute for Government
The government must act to avoid the justice system returning to the crisis point seen when Labour entered office, or worse.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Although all eyes are on the Caerphilly by-election tomorrow, the real shift is coming in May with the reform of the Senedd electoral system transforming how Wales votes — and possibly who holds power.

What’s changing and why does it matter? 🧵

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October 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
New report from @matthewfright.bsky.social exploring the challenges and opportunities for district councils and local public services during the next wave of local government reorganisation.

Join us tonight at 17:30 for the launch event with a panel of LGR experts.
The government has embarked on the largest wave of local government reorganisation in England since 46 unitary authorities were established between 1995 and 1997.

So what are the options and challenges ahead? Our report explores www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Reorganising district councils and local public services: options and challenges | Institute for Government
How should councils approach local government reorganisation?
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September 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM