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.
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Law officers
There are three UK government law officers: the attorney general, the solicitor general and the advocate general.
Cabinet manual
The cabinet manual is a document which sets out rules and procedures for the operation of government.
The battle over the chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee has laid bare its flaws
The future of the committee will depend on what the government does next
The manner of Mark Sedwill’s exit shows how easy it is to undermine civil service impartiality
Protecting the impartiality of the civil service is a test for all politicians
UK government coronavirus decision making: key phases
As the UK government’s response to coronavirus has evolved, it has made a number of changes to the crisis machinery, forums of science advice, and dec
Cabinet secretary
The cabinet secretary is the most senior civil service adviser to the prime minister and cabinet.
The government’s handling of the Dominic Cummings row has led to a loss of public trust
In its handling of the row surrounding Dominic Cummings' trip to Durham, the government has undermined its ability to handle the coronavirus outbreak
Appointing Simon Case as No. 10 permanent secretary should make a difference to the government’s coronavirus response
The appointment of Simon Case as permanent secretary in Number 10 should provide coherence to the government’s immediate Covid-19 response
Boris Johnson has a chance to reset the government’s response to coronavirus
The prime minister’s enforced absence has given him the opportunity to observe the failings in his government
Questions over the prime minister’s coronavirus COBR absences are not straightforward
Questions about Boris Johnson’s role in the early days of the crisis will continue to be asked