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An Institute for Government report diagnosed Whitehall’s mixed success during the coronavirus pandemic. Its lead author said making the necessary changes will be no mean feat.

In her latest Jackdaw circular, Marie Le Conte observes a rare ceasefire in Tory backbench alliances. Will it hold?

Mandatory minimum sentencing is an unwise aspect of considerations made by the MPs’ lobby group led by Dehenna Davison, argues Bill Bowkett

Symbol of British decline or catalyst for seaside renewal? Either way, they deserve our love and attention, argues Adam Solomons

Fear and unease are widespread among women across the UK. Gestures from Westminster won’t cut it, argues Megan Kenyon.

In her latest Jackdaw entry, Marie Le Conte argues Westminster politicians are forgetting about one very important issue.

I have no plans to leave, but I have to confess that the past few years haven’t been easy on us immigrants, argues Marie Le Conte

In the social media age, the amplification of a constant drumbeat of false and harmful messaging that can radicalise its recipients, argues Damian Collins

The Chancellor must make this an economic budget, not a political one, argues Eliot Wilson

We still have plenty to learn from the father of English literature and former MP, argues William Cash