Rebecca McKee
@rebeccamckee.bsky.social
Senior Researcher at @instituteforgovernment.org.uk working across constitution/parliament and local growth/regional economic policy.
Former academic and citizens' assembly organiser 🫶
Former academic and citizens' assembly organiser 🫶
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This letter from former Cabinet Secretaries and others is straightforwardly wrong regarding the constitutional role of the House of Lords relative to the role of the Commons. /1
NEW: In a joint letter, senior peers including 3 former cabinet secretaries and 3 former Lords speakers have warned peers not to use procedural manoeuvres to thwart the assisted dying bill.
With 1,100+ amendments tabled, they warn the reputation of Parliament is on the line.
With 1,100+ amendments tabled, they warn the reputation of Parliament is on the line.
December 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This letter from former Cabinet Secretaries and others is straightforwardly wrong regarding the constitutional role of the House of Lords relative to the role of the Commons. /1
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The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s Week in Public Services blog is back! This week I looked at the Budget’s place-based budget pilots, jury trial restrictions, and Ofsted’s concerns on children’s social care. Some thoughts below.
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Week in Public Services: 5th December 2025
This week: jury trial restrictions, place-based budgeting pilots, and warnings from Ofsted on the children’s social care market.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s Week in Public Services blog is back! This week I looked at the Budget’s place-based budget pilots, jury trial restrictions, and Ofsted’s concerns on children’s social care. Some thoughts below.
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The government’s decision to delay mayoral elections cannot be justified on democratic or fairness grounds
Our IfG devolution experts react to the announcement that May 2026 elections for new mayors will be postponed to 2028 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
Our IfG devolution experts react to the announcement that May 2026 elections for new mayors will be postponed to 2028 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
The government’s decision to delay mayoral elections cannot be justified on democratic or fairness grounds | Institute for Government
The government has postponed the May 2026 mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Sussex and Brighton, Hampshire and the Solent, and Norfolk and Suffolk.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The government’s decision to delay mayoral elections cannot be justified on democratic or fairness grounds
Our IfG devolution experts react to the announcement that May 2026 elections for new mayors will be postponed to 2028 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
Our IfG devolution experts react to the announcement that May 2026 elections for new mayors will be postponed to 2028 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
The government's decision to delay the 2026 mayoral elections in DPP areas is truly baffling and v disappointing
Excellent analysis in this from @matthewfright.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @shawharriet.bsky.social @meganisaac.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
Excellent analysis in this from @matthewfright.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @shawharriet.bsky.social @meganisaac.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
The government’s decision to delay mayoral elections cannot be justified on democratic or fairness grounds | Institute for Government
The government has postponed the May 2026 mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Sussex and Brighton, Hampshire and the Solent, and Norfolk and Suffolk.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The government's decision to delay the 2026 mayoral elections in DPP areas is truly baffling and v disappointing
Excellent analysis in this from @matthewfright.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @shawharriet.bsky.social @meganisaac.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
Excellent analysis in this from @matthewfright.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @shawharriet.bsky.social @meganisaac.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
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1/ At the IfG, we have been following the government’s announcements on digital ID closely. Last month, we were joined by an expert panel to discuss the potential opportunities and challenges of implementing the policy.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
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The government's digital ID plan: Why now and what for? | Institute for Government
An expert panel discusses what problems digital ID would solve and the challenges of implementing the policy.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
1/ At the IfG, we have been following the government’s announcements on digital ID closely. Last month, we were joined by an expert panel to discuss the potential opportunities and challenges of implementing the policy.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
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Lots of things came out of the most recent covid inquiry report - here's my and @sophiedaud.bsky.social's views on what it says about ministerial leadership during crises, new today for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...
The Covid Inquiry shows the importance of ministerial leadership during crises | Institute for Government
Clarity of priorities, clear messaging and visible leadership are paramount in any crisis.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Lots of things came out of the most recent covid inquiry report - here's my and @sophiedaud.bsky.social's views on what it says about ministerial leadership during crises, new today for @instituteforgovernment.org.uk
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...
New comment from me and @sophiedaud.bsky.social discussing the valuable work of minsters' private office, the need for more support AND launching our private office induction workshops
The first workshop is 18th December, more details on our website
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...
The first workshop is 18th December, more details on our website
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...
Behind every great minister there is a great private office | Institute for Government
The Institute for Government has launched a workshop series for private office starters.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
New comment from me and @sophiedaud.bsky.social discussing the valuable work of minsters' private office, the need for more support AND launching our private office induction workshops
The first workshop is 18th December, more details on our website
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...
The first workshop is 18th December, more details on our website
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/article/comm...
I've been fortunate enough this week to speak on two panels on topics I really care about and with excellent co-panellists. My job is great I love it.
But...my main reflection is ohmygod Rebecca why on earth can't you keep your hands in one place?!
But...my main reflection is ohmygod Rebecca why on earth can't you keep your hands in one place?!
December 4, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I've been fortunate enough this week to speak on two panels on topics I really care about and with excellent co-panellists. My job is great I love it.
But...my main reflection is ohmygod Rebecca why on earth can't you keep your hands in one place?!
But...my main reflection is ohmygod Rebecca why on earth can't you keep your hands in one place?!
I really enjoyed this panel yesterday so interesting to hear from Tom Walker and Mayor Claire Ward in two areas that are forging ahead
There's lots to learn from the different approaches in different places, always fascinating to be part of that conversation.
Thanks to @uniofsurrey.bsky.social !
There's lots to learn from the different approaches in different places, always fascinating to be part of that conversation.
Thanks to @uniofsurrey.bsky.social !
TODAY | Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities?
Join us at 11:00 when our expert panel feat. @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social explore how new strategic authorities can deliver growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
Join us at 11:00 when our expert panel feat. @rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social explore how new strategic authorities can deliver growth www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
December 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I really enjoyed this panel yesterday so interesting to hear from Tom Walker and Mayor Claire Ward in two areas that are forging ahead
There's lots to learn from the different approaches in different places, always fascinating to be part of that conversation.
Thanks to @uniofsurrey.bsky.social !
There's lots to learn from the different approaches in different places, always fascinating to be part of that conversation.
Thanks to @uniofsurrey.bsky.social !
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The 'clogging up' of A+Es is not due to the 2% of people coming to ED with this quite arbitrary list of conditions. The main reason they're clogged is poor flow through hospitals!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Patients clogging up A&E with hiccups, sore throats and niggles
NHS bosses warn the public to use hospitals wisely amid concern this could be a tough winter.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:56 AM
The 'clogging up' of A+Es is not due to the 2% of people coming to ED with this quite arbitrary list of conditions. The main reason they're clogged is poor flow through hospitals!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The govt appears committed to driving forward digital IDs - the responsibility for the scheme now sits in the Cabinet Office, led by Darren Jones, and was described by Liz Kendall in the science, innovation and technology committee today as one of the PM's "top priorities" (1/4)
December 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The govt appears committed to driving forward digital IDs - the responsibility for the scheme now sits in the Cabinet Office, led by Darren Jones, and was described by Liz Kendall in the science, innovation and technology committee today as one of the PM's "top priorities" (1/4)
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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
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A slice of positive budget news last week was some important improvements to the spending framework
I've written about how the Office for Value for Money helped drive this, and why I think others in government could learn from its unusual set-up
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/offi...
I've written about how the Office for Value for Money helped drive this, and why I think others in government could learn from its unusual set-up
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/offi...
The Office for Value for Money has been a success | Institute for Government
In its short lifetime the OfVM made valuable proposals for change.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 8:34 AM
A slice of positive budget news last week was some important improvements to the spending framework
I've written about how the Office for Value for Money helped drive this, and why I think others in government could learn from its unusual set-up
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/offi...
I've written about how the Office for Value for Money helped drive this, and why I think others in government could learn from its unusual set-up
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/offi...
Yes inquiries cost a lot but the cost of the £ spent by government responding inquiries is a separate matter (solutions are not the same)
The 'extra £100m' spent by government could have been lower if it had been better prepared & willing to engage with the inquiry
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The 'extra £100m' spent by government could have been lower if it had been better prepared & willing to engage with the inquiry
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Government racks up £100m bill responding to Covid inquiry
BBC analysis shows cost to taxpayer is 50% higher than thought, with inquiry's own costs at £192m.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Yes inquiries cost a lot but the cost of the £ spent by government responding inquiries is a separate matter (solutions are not the same)
The 'extra £100m' spent by government could have been lower if it had been better prepared & willing to engage with the inquiry
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The 'extra £100m' spent by government could have been lower if it had been better prepared & willing to engage with the inquiry
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Great thread from my colleague @meganbryer.bsky.social with updates on PPSs and cabinet committees - including updated charts!
1/ Last month, the government released a new list of its parliamentary private secretaries and cabinet committees following September’s reshuffle.
Our explainers are updated with the new numbers!
Here are some key takeaways from the releases…
Our explainers are updated with the new numbers!
Here are some key takeaways from the releases…
December 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Great thread from my colleague @meganbryer.bsky.social with updates on PPSs and cabinet committees - including updated charts!
Reposted by Rebecca McKee
1/ Last month, the government released a new list of its parliamentary private secretaries and cabinet committees following September’s reshuffle.
Our explainers are updated with the new numbers!
Here are some key takeaways from the releases…
Our explainers are updated with the new numbers!
Here are some key takeaways from the releases…
December 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
1/ Last month, the government released a new list of its parliamentary private secretaries and cabinet committees following September’s reshuffle.
Our explainers are updated with the new numbers!
Here are some key takeaways from the releases…
Our explainers are updated with the new numbers!
Here are some key takeaways from the releases…
New from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and I on the missed opportunity of the covid inquiry's module 2 report to dig deeper into how decisions were made in government during the pandemic
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
The Covid Inquiry has missed vital lessons on how to make better decisions | Institute for Government
We have not learnt much that is new from the inquiry’s Module Two report.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
New from @alexgathomas.bsky.social and I on the missed opportunity of the covid inquiry's module 2 report to dig deeper into how decisions were made in government during the pandemic
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
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On that note, the Covid Inquiry has missed vital lessons on how to make better decisions
We have not learnt much that is new from the inquiry’s Module Two report, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @rebeccamckee.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
We have not learnt much that is new from the inquiry’s Module Two report, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @rebeccamckee.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
The Covid Inquiry has missed vital lessons on how to make better decisions | Institute for Government
We have not learnt much that is new from the inquiry’s Module Two report.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
On that note, the Covid Inquiry has missed vital lessons on how to make better decisions
We have not learnt much that is new from the inquiry’s Module Two report, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @rebeccamckee.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
We have not learnt much that is new from the inquiry’s Module Two report, say @alexgathomas.bsky.social and @rebeccamckee.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/covi...
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TODAY | Are public inquiries a good way for government to learn lessons?
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management. @jimreedbbc.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management. @jimreedbbc.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
December 2, 2025 at 10:29 AM
TODAY | Are public inquiries a good way for government to learn lessons?
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management. @jimreedbbc.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Join us to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management. @jimreedbbc.bsky.social
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
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I'm really delighted to announce that- in a restructure of the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s senior team - I've appointed @gemmatetlow.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Research & Innovation & @alexgathomas.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Impact & Influence
December 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I'm really delighted to announce that- in a restructure of the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s senior team - I've appointed @gemmatetlow.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Research & Innovation & @alexgathomas.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Impact & Influence
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[personal news, cough]
Very excited to be taking up this new role @instituteforgovernment.org.uk alongside brilliant colleagues
I love working for the IfG and have enjoyed every minutes of my nearly six years (can’t believe it) here
Can’t wait to get stuck into the new job in Jan
Very excited to be taking up this new role @instituteforgovernment.org.uk alongside brilliant colleagues
I love working for the IfG and have enjoyed every minutes of my nearly six years (can’t believe it) here
Can’t wait to get stuck into the new job in Jan
I'm really delighted to announce that- in a restructure of the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s senior team - I've appointed @gemmatetlow.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Research & Innovation & @alexgathomas.bsky.social to the new role of Executive Director of Impact & Influence
December 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
[personal news, cough]
Very excited to be taking up this new role @instituteforgovernment.org.uk alongside brilliant colleagues
I love working for the IfG and have enjoyed every minutes of my nearly six years (can’t believe it) here
Can’t wait to get stuck into the new job in Jan
Very excited to be taking up this new role @instituteforgovernment.org.uk alongside brilliant colleagues
I love working for the IfG and have enjoyed every minutes of my nearly six years (can’t believe it) here
Can’t wait to get stuck into the new job in Jan
Reposted by Rebecca McKee
Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities?
Join us for our event on how new strategic authorities can develop effective local economic strategies
@rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social
🎟️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
Join us for our event on how new strategic authorities can develop effective local economic strategies
@rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social
🎟️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
November 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Devolving growth: What are the challenges and opportunities for new strategic authorities?
Join us for our event on how new strategic authorities can develop effective local economic strategies
@rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social
🎟️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
Join us for our event on how new strategic authorities can develop effective local economic strategies
@rebeccamckee.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social
🎟️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/devolv...
Reposted by Rebecca McKee
Next week! @jimreedbbc.bsky.social is joining us at the IfG to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management.
@rebeccamckee.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social
🎟️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
@rebeccamckee.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social
🎟️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
November 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Next week! @jimreedbbc.bsky.social is joining us at the IfG to discuss the lessons from the second Covid Inquiry report and what it means for how future governments approach crisis management.
@rebeccamckee.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social
🎟️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
@rebeccamckee.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social
🎟️
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
Very excited for this event next week!
Last week the Covid Inquiry published its report on political decision making and governance - a big one for government - we'll be taking a look at what we learned from the inquiry and what this all means for government, policymakers & future public inquiries
Last week the Covid Inquiry published its report on political decision making and governance - a big one for government - we'll be taking a look at what we learned from the inquiry and what this all means for government, policymakers & future public inquiries
November 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Very excited for this event next week!
Last week the Covid Inquiry published its report on political decision making and governance - a big one for government - we'll be taking a look at what we learned from the inquiry and what this all means for government, policymakers & future public inquiries
Last week the Covid Inquiry published its report on political decision making and governance - a big one for government - we'll be taking a look at what we learned from the inquiry and what this all means for government, policymakers & future public inquiries
Reposted by Rebecca McKee
Who were the winners and losers of Reeves’s budget?
How will her measures affect growth?
Has the chancellor finally set a coherent tax strategy?
Feat. @jillongovt.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
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How will her measures affect growth?
Has the chancellor finally set a coherent tax strategy?
Feat. @jillongovt.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
Autumn budget 2025: What is Rachel Reeves’ plan for the economy?
Podcast Episode · Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government · 26/11/2025 · 57m
podcasts.apple.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Who were the winners and losers of Reeves’s budget?
How will her measures affect growth?
Has the chancellor finally set a coherent tax strategy?
Feat. @jillongovt.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...
How will her measures affect growth?
Has the chancellor finally set a coherent tax strategy?
Feat. @jillongovt.bsky.social @gilesyb.bsky.social @danhaile.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...