Bronwen Maddox
Former director of the Institute for Government
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Tony Blair
Tony Blair was interviewed on 24 April 2019 for the Institute for Government's Ministers Reflect project.
Parliament still has power to shape Brexit – if MPs can agree how to use it
The government is not respecting Parliament’s democratic role in debating Brexit, but it hasn’t denied MPs’ their ability to have their say.
Jeremy Corbyn’s call for a caretaker government faces huge obstacles
MPs trying to stop a no-deal Brexit are likely to find the pursuit of legislation easier – though still tough.
The leaked memos are a cause for concern – not their contents
Investigating the latest government leak, rather than pandering to the demands of President Trump, should be the priority for the new Prime Minister.
How the Queen might be dragged into politics
The Queen, or a future monarch, could shape Brexit's course of events.
Trump’s most provocative jibe places NHS in the spotlight
President Trump was courteous to Theresa May, but his comments on the terms of any UK–US trade deal are a warning to those seeking to succeed her.
Theresa May resigns with a legacy of unfulfilled ambitions
Theresa May's legacy is little more than a failure to deliver Brexit and a painful illustration of the huge challenge that awaits her successor.
Parliamentary reform can come from Parliament’s renovation
The need to restore and renovate Parliament is a one-off opportunity to reform how parliamentarians conduct their business at Westminster.
Theresa May's exit plan is a Brexit gamble
While the timetable for Theresa May's departure has been accelerated, that may not be enough to hasten the passing of her – or any – Brexit deal.
Might Theresa May call a general election to resolve the Brexit deadlock?
Calling a general election may do little to end the parliamentary stalemate.