Harriet Shaw
@shawharriet.bsky.social
Researcher (devolution) @instituteforgovernment
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Government 2026: IfG's annual conference 🚨
Join us on Tuesday 13 January as we bring together influential speakers to explore the key questions for government over the next 12 months.
Register to attend online 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
With @grantthorntonuk.bsky.social
Join us on Tuesday 13 January as we bring together influential speakers to explore the key questions for government over the next 12 months.
Register to attend online 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
With @grantthorntonuk.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Government 2026: IfG's annual conference 🚨
Join us on Tuesday 13 January as we bring together influential speakers to explore the key questions for government over the next 12 months.
Register to attend online 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
With @grantthorntonuk.bsky.social
Join us on Tuesday 13 January as we bring together influential speakers to explore the key questions for government over the next 12 months.
Register to attend online 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
With @grantthorntonuk.bsky.social
New funding plans for mayors may not have made the headlines last week but they represent important steps on the government's journey to 'complete the map' of English devolution.
More from me, @akashpaun.bsky.social and @matthewfright.bsky.social below.
More from me, @akashpaun.bsky.social and @matthewfright.bsky.social below.
New funding plans will give mayors more autonomy to boost growth
The chancellor's budget announcements are important steps on the government’s journey to ‘complete the map’ of English devolution www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/autu...
The chancellor's budget announcements are important steps on the government’s journey to ‘complete the map’ of English devolution www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/autu...
New funding plans will give mayors more autonomy to boost growth | Institute for Government
Longer-term funding arrangements are a welcome step towards deepening English devolution.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM
New funding plans for mayors may not have made the headlines last week but they represent important steps on the government's journey to 'complete the map' of English devolution.
More from me, @akashpaun.bsky.social and @matthewfright.bsky.social below.
More from me, @akashpaun.bsky.social and @matthewfright.bsky.social below.
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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
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
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
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
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.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
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
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/au...
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NEW: Report from me and @nehaldavison.bsky.social on how and why boys from low-income families get left behind in their early years
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www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
The opportunity gap facing boys from low-income families at age 5 and beyond | Institute for Government
Early attainment gaps mean some boys don't just start behind, they stay behind.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:41 AM
NEW: Report from me and @nehaldavison.bsky.social on how and why boys from low-income families get left behind in their early years
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www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
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NEW: Labour inherited public services in crisis. Performance had fallen, investment had been cut + spending plans were undeliverable.
It's made some progress, providing stability and positive long-term plans. But it has been undermined by poor prep in opposition and lack of co-ordination in govt 🧵
It's made some progress, providing stability and positive long-term plans. But it has been undermined by poor prep in opposition and lack of co-ordination in govt 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 7:03 AM
NEW: Labour inherited public services in crisis. Performance had fallen, investment had been cut + spending plans were undeliverable.
It's made some progress, providing stability and positive long-term plans. But it has been undermined by poor prep in opposition and lack of co-ordination in govt 🧵
It's made some progress, providing stability and positive long-term plans. But it has been undermined by poor prep in opposition and lack of co-ordination in govt 🧵
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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.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/john-s...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/john-s...
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.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/john-s...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/john-s...
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Abolishing police and crime commissioners now is putting the cart before the horse
The government should have firmed up its broader plans on English devolution and police reform before announcing the abolition of PCCs. @cassiarowland.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/poli...
The government should have firmed up its broader plans on English devolution and police reform before announcing the abolition of PCCs. @cassiarowland.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/poli...
Abolishing police and crime commissioners now is putting the cart before the horse | Institute for Government
The benefits of new ‘policing boards’ over police and crime commissioners are far from clear.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Abolishing police and crime commissioners now is putting the cart before the horse
The government should have firmed up its broader plans on English devolution and police reform before announcing the abolition of PCCs. @cassiarowland.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/poli...
The government should have firmed up its broader plans on English devolution and police reform before announcing the abolition of PCCs. @cassiarowland.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/poli...
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Guardian’s top story is @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social’s analysis of NHS performance, the latest release from Public Service Performance Tracker 2025.
There are some positives from past years but these risk being undermined by loss of GP partners, social care failures and chaotic approach to reform
There are some positives from past years but these risk being undermined by loss of GP partners, social care failures and chaotic approach to reform
Wes Streeting accused of ‘chaotic and incoherent approach’ to NHS reform
Exclusive: thinktank report finds health secretary has failed to improve productivity, with the health service unlikely to meet its targets
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Guardian’s top story is @stuarthoddinott.bsky.social’s analysis of NHS performance, the latest release from Public Service Performance Tracker 2025.
There are some positives from past years but these risk being undermined by loss of GP partners, social care failures and chaotic approach to reform
There are some positives from past years but these risk being undermined by loss of GP partners, social care failures and chaotic approach to reform
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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? 🧵
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk
What’s changing and why does it matter? 🧵
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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? 🧵
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk
What’s changing and why does it matter? 🧵
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk
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PSA: We have a new (and long) @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer out on the immigration and asylum policies of the major parties (of England...) following a flurry of announcements all year and around conference season, in particular.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/im...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/im...
Immigration and asylum: Labour, Conservative, Lib Dem, Reform and Green positions | Institute for Government
What have the different political parties announced on immigration and asylum in the run up to – and during – the 2025 autumn conference season?
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
October 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
PSA: We have a new (and long) @instituteforgovernment.org.uk explainer out on the immigration and asylum policies of the major parties (of England...) following a flurry of announcements all year and around conference season, in particular.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/im...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/im...
🚀 DevoLab #2: How can mayors & strategic authorities secure investment into regional economies?🚀
📅 Mon 20 Oct, 13:30 BST
📍 Birmingham or online
🔗 Register below
💡 Insights on how devolved powers are being used to unlock private investment
📅 Mon 20 Oct, 13:30 BST
📍 Birmingham or online
🔗 Register below
💡 Insights on how devolved powers are being used to unlock private investment
IfG DevoLab #2: How can mayors and strategic authorities secure investment into regional economies?
At this event, we explore how mayoral leadership has helped to secure investment into growth projects @akashpaun.bsky.social @jpgibson.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...
At this event, we explore how mayoral leadership has helped to secure investment into growth projects @akashpaun.bsky.social @jpgibson.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devola...
October 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
🚀 DevoLab #2: How can mayors & strategic authorities secure investment into regional economies?🚀
📅 Mon 20 Oct, 13:30 BST
📍 Birmingham or online
🔗 Register below
💡 Insights on how devolved powers are being used to unlock private investment
📅 Mon 20 Oct, 13:30 BST
📍 Birmingham or online
🔗 Register below
💡 Insights on how devolved powers are being used to unlock private investment
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Special Delivery! @emma-conway.bsky.social and I have been thinking about how Keir Starmer and co (especially Darren Jones) can make a success of 'phase two' - which is all about delivering on the government's priorities. Read more here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/star...
How Keir Starmer’s government can be built for delivery | Institute for Government
The prime minister can learn from the past to make a success of “phase two” of his government.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Special Delivery! @emma-conway.bsky.social and I have been thinking about how Keir Starmer and co (especially Darren Jones) can make a success of 'phase two' - which is all about delivering on the government's priorities. Read more here: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/star...
New report! (‼️) Great to see my colleague Matthew publish this report in partnership with Norse Group today, “Reorganising district councils and local public services: Challenges and options”
An important read for anyone interested in LGR, devolution and the future of local public services. 👇
An important read for anyone interested in LGR, devolution and the future of local public services. 👇
In the week devolution priority areas submit their local government reorganisation (LGR) plans to ministers today the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk published a new report looking at the challenges and options facing local leaders as they reorganise councils and district services 🧵
September 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
New report! (‼️) Great to see my colleague Matthew publish this report in partnership with Norse Group today, “Reorganising district councils and local public services: Challenges and options”
An important read for anyone interested in LGR, devolution and the future of local public services. 👇
An important read for anyone interested in LGR, devolution and the future of local public services. 👇
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And we're off!
The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk reshuffle live blog is now live, stay with us for updates and analysis from IfG colleagues on Starmer's first government reshuffle.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...
The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk reshuffle live blog is now live, stay with us for updates and analysis from IfG colleagues on Starmer's first government reshuffle.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...
Starmer government reshuffle: PM changes top team after Rayner's exit | Institute for Government
The IfG team analyse the moves as Keir Starmer reshapes his Cabinet.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
September 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
And we're off!
The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk reshuffle live blog is now live, stay with us for updates and analysis from IfG colleagues on Starmer's first government reshuffle.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...
The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk reshuffle live blog is now live, stay with us for updates and analysis from IfG colleagues on Starmer's first government reshuffle.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/live-blog/st...