This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference.

Political journalist Carolyn Quinn, former presenter of the BBC’s Westminster Hour, was in conversation with four IfG programme directors to discuss their vital work on policy making, public services, ministers and public bodies – and their verdict on the government’s performance.

Nick Davies, Programme Director (Public Services) at the Institute for Government

Nehal Davison, Programme Director (Policy making) at the Institute for Government

Tim Durrant, Programme Director (Ministers) at the Institute for Government

Matthew Gill, Programme Director (Public Bodies) at the Institute for Government

We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK LLP for supporting this event.