Melissa Ittoo

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[Melissa Ittoo @melissaittoo]

If you're interested in a career in comms, we have an exciting opportunity to join my team as an intern. 🚨

You'll work with me on digital comms inc social media, website, video and more.

Don't worry if you don't think you have the right experience - we'll show you the ropes.

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

Looking to kickstart your career in communications? Applications are now open to join our team as a Communications Intern, starting in early July 2025.

⏰ Closing date: Monday 3 March, 11:00

Find out more https://t.co/4xwUM1bYsz

[Thomas Pope @tompope0]

For local places to do this well, they need to know more about central govt's growth strategy, inc the industrial strategy, and what powers and funding they have.

This is where getting the sequencing right is so important [see crazy graphic, h/t @melissaittoo] 5/10

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

Pre-budget briefing suggests that Rachel Reeves is planning to announce a new set of fiscal rules.

But how might these new rules work? Watch as @tompope0 explores in our budget briefing video. 📺

Follow our autumn budget 2024 page for more analysis https://t.co/CznLkflwvu

[Sophie Metcalfe @SophieEMetcalfe]

NEW report today: How can the government meet its housing targets?

The latest in our chronic policy problem series - we look at why past governments have failed to meet their targets and 10 principles the government should follow to set a better record.

https://t.co/1IOBhqakR4

[Thomas Pope @tompope0]

I was on BBC news earlier discussing what we might see from Reeves' speech later.

She is set to highlight genuine pressures on spending this year, but the unaffordability of medium-term spending plans has been apparent for a long time.

[Melissa Ittoo @melissaittoo]

With the State Opening of Parliament about to start, what is @DrHannahWhite @instituteforgov looking out for in the King's Speech?

📺Watch her discuss on BBC News as we wait to hear more about Starmer's legislative agenda.

Read our comment for more https://t.co/AYrD1AGNkC

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

MPs are due to meet for the first time in parliament tomorrow following last week's general election.

But what happens at the beginning of a new parliament? @aliceolilly explains how long it takes to get a new parliament up and running.

Find out more
https://t.co/yIMSO6jPux

[Melissa Ittoo @melissaittoo]

Later today we will see Keir Starmer arrive at Downing Street.

But what happens the morning after an election when there is a change of government?

📺@DrHannahWhite, @instituteforgov director, spoke to the Today programme.

[Finn Baker @FinnBaker3]

We still have five seats left to declare, but as of 9am the Labour Party has won 410 seats to the Conservatives 119.

Just look at the scale of the change: a sea of Conservative blue has been replaced with Labour red and a sizeable chunk of Lib Dem orange

[jack pannell @jack_pannnell]

Exit poll is out. Here is how accurate they have been for the Conservatives and Labour in past election.

[Finn Baker @FinnBaker3]

Exit poll suggests Keir Starmer has led Labour to their 2nd largest ever majority

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

After a general election, once the prime minister has spoken to the King, they will begin to appoint their new cabinet.

But what actually happens when ministers are appointed?

📺 Watch as @timd_IFG explains in our latest video https://t.co/G8Q9ltW8If

[Thomas Pope @tompope0]

NEW @instituteforgov report, with @GrantThorntonUK looks at capital spending in public services and how it can be done better

TL;DR To improve public services, next govt will need to invest more than the past. But it will need to spend better too 1/14

https://t.co/emCTJksvoC

[Finn Baker @FinnBaker3]

Ministers deserve better executive support.

In our latest publication, the IfG explores how this can be made to happen

https://t.co/Tr1Jm4ag5C

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

Why has the centre of government failed successive prime ministers – and what can be done to fix it?

Our Commission on the Centre of Government sets out seven key recommendations for radical reform.

📺 Watch as @DrHannahWhite and @AnthonySeldon explain https://t.co/cGzhR4VzR8

[Sam Macrory @sammacrory]

I would say this…

But being part of the IfG comms team is great.

And we’re looking for someone to join us - at a really interesting time for government and British politics.

More details here and do get in touch if you have any questions 👇

[Melissa Ittoo @melissaittoo]

Want to kickstart your career in comms? Here's an exciting opportunity to join my team as an intern. 🚨

Don't worry if you don't think you have the right experience - we'll show you the ropes on all things comms.

And you'll get to work with me and my very brilliant colleagues

[Institute for Government @instituteforgov]

Interested in a career in comms? Applications are now open to join our team as a Communications Intern.

You'll be helping us to share our research with as wide an audience as possible.

⏱️The deadline to apply is Tuesday 2 April - find out more https://t.co/4xwUM1bYsz

[Melissa Ittoo @melissaittoo]

"It has long been the case that Commons procedures have been bad at dealing with anything other than binary questions."

@DrHannahWhite discusses the shortcomings of parliamentary procedure following last night's Gaza debate.

📖 Read more from Hannah https://t.co/XaHYn6SN9Z

[Melissa Ittoo @melissaittoo]

@JoeSDodd @energygovuk Congrats Joe! 👏