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
The PM's Downing Street party problems won’t end with Sue Gray's report
Sue Gray’s party inquiry will provide the facts, but Boris Johnson must provide the answers
Downing Street Christmas party inquiry needs to restore trust
The inquiry into Downing Street parties had already placed the cabinet secretary in a difficult position.
Geidt should stay – but only if Johnson strengthens the independent adviser’s role
Lord Geidt should stay on as independent adviser on ministerial interests in return for his role being seriously strengthened
No.10’s Christmas party hangover is serious test of trust in government
The cabinet secretary’s inquiry into the Downing Street Christmas party row is flawed from the outset
Hazel Blears
Hazel Blears was interviewed on 29 November 2021 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Estelle Morris
Baroness Morris talks about her six years in DfE, including her perspective as a former teacher and the shift to a targets-orientated culture.
Conservative Party Conference: high on Boris Johnson’s optimism, low on new policy
The Institute for Government team headed to Manchester to take the temperature of the Conservative Party conference
Boris Johnson government reshuffle - September 2021
Following weeks of rumours, Boris Johnson is reshuffling his ministers. Our team brings together the latest analysis from across the IfG.
Reshuffle at last
After months of rumours, Boris Johnson has reshuffled his cabinet .
Updating the ministerial code
The ministerial code is not working, is being undermined by the prime minister and requires urgent reform.