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
Making policy in opposition: the development of Universal Credit, 2005-2010
The making policy in opposition project examines how a number of policies that have been developed in opposition – building on the Institute’s case st
Making policy in opposition: the Commission on Social Justice, 1992-1994
The making policy in opposition project examines how a number of policies that have been developed in opposition – building on the Institute’s case st
Making policy in opposition: the Work Programme, 2007-2010
The making policy in opposition project examines how a number of policies that have been developed in opposition – building on the Institute’s case st
Making policy in opposition
This paper is intended to draw out some of the lessons from previous Institute research that policy makers in opposition might want to consider.
Reforming the Civil Service - CMPS
The Centre for Management and Policy Studies was a Cabinet Office body which attempted to be both a hub for thinking in Whitehall and a body overseein
Reforming the Civil Service - The Efficiency Unit
Changes to civil service practices, culture and skills in the 1980s form an important stage in the development of the Civil Service. The Efficiency Un
The Coalition: Voters, Parties and Institutions
The formation of the Conservative-Liberal Democratic government was an event of great historical significance. Not only did it end thirteen years of
Opposing forces
Conservative MP Nick Boles told the Institute for Government about travelling to the US in 2008, in preparation for the 2010 General Election.
Transitions: Lessons Learned
Catherine Haddon and Peter Riddell look back at the latest election and the aftermath.