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
Boris Johnson resignation – July 2022
As Boris Johnson announces his resignation, the IfG team follows the latest ministerial resignations and appointments.
By-elections
How are by-elections triggered?
Lord Geidt’s resignation must lead to a stronger standards system
The government must reform how standards are overseen or risk a greater role for the courts.
Caroline Dinenage
Caroline Dinenage discusses the support she received from the civil service and working with three different prime ministers.
Partygate has become a major test for the constitution – and for Lord Geidt
The sidelining of Johnson’s ‘independent’ ethics adviser during partygate raises serious questions about the role – and the constitution
Calling a general election
Elections have to be held no more than five years apart, but the timing of elections can otherwise be determined by the prime minister.
Ukraine crisis: UK support for refugees from Ukraine
The UK has announced two new pathways through which Ukrainian refugees can obtain a visa to come to the UK.
Reinforcing ethical standards in government
The Johnson government was beset by ethical scandals for much of 2021, and 2022 began the same way, with ‘partygate’ dominating the news.
Sue Gray report – what questions will she answer?
This explainer was published when the Sue Gray investigation into government parties held during lockdown was announced.
Sue Gray investigation
Boris Johnson announced an investigation into allegations that Christmas parties in November and December 2020 broke the government’s own Covid rules.