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
A general election campaign causes big problems for no deal preparation – and the civil service
The principle of a caretaker government would reduce government’s ability to prepare for a no deal Brexit.
Restrictions on government activity during an election campaign
During an election campaign, there are restrictions in place on what the government can do – both in initiating policy and in use of official resource
Becoming secretary of state
MPs with ambitions of being put in charge of a department must prepare, plan and set priorities now if they want to make an impact.
Tracey Crouch
Tracey Crouch was interviewed on 10 July 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Becoming prime minister
Conservative MPs who want to become Prime Minister must face the practical challenges of being head of government.
Jo Johnson
Jo Johnson reflects on his time as a minister under David Cameron and Theresa May.
No winners emerge from Huawei leak inquiry
The sacking of Gavin Williamson marks a rapid end to the Huawei leak inquiry but its unprecedented conclusions may have unpredictable consequences.
Ministerial code
The ministerial code is a set of rules and principles which outlines the standards of conduct for government ministers. But what does is cover?
How academia can work with government
How universities, research councils and funding councils can better support policy engagement
The civil service and the Opposition need time to talk
To prepare for the possibility of government, it is vital that opposition parties meet with civil servants – but the process needs to be reformed.