Catherine Haddon
Programme Director
Cath's recent work
What is a manifesto?
Manifestos set out the policies a political party would deliver if they were to win an election.
All work
Breaking the Brexit impasse through a general election is easier said than done
What options are available to the prime minister to secure a pre-Christmas general election?
Access talks with the civil service
Access talks are meetings between the civil service and opposition parties, held in the run-up to a general election.
It is right for the Queen to consider her possible role in the Brexit showdown
It is entirely appropriate for Buckingham Palace to be seeking advice on how and when a monarch could dismiss a prime minister.
Forming a caretaker government is far more complicated than just choosing a prime minister
Installing an interim alternative to Boris Johnson would only be the first challenge for opposition parties.
Damian Hinds
Damian Hinds talks about his experience of different ministerial ranks and getting his dream job in government.
Hung parliaments
A hung parliament occurs when no party holds a majority of seats in the House of Commons.
Appointment of prime ministers and the role of the King
Prime ministers are appointed based on their ability to command confidence in the House of Commons.
King's Speech
The King's Speech is part of the State Opening of Parliament, the formal beginning of each new session of Parliament.
The Fixed-term Parliaments Act has confused what it means for governments to command confidence
Legislation designed to provide stability is now contributing to confusion about how the Commons determines when it has confidence in a government.
The Brexit battle is fundamentally changing the constitution
The incredible strain which Brexit has placed on the constitution is causing lasting damage.