Paeony Tingay
Former Communications and Events Assistant
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Ministerial directions
Ministerial directions are formal instructions telling departments to proceed with a spending proposal, despite objection from permanent secretaries.
Whips: what is their role?
Whips are MPs and peers affiliated to a political party appointed to ensure their party colleagues vote according to the leader’s agenda.
By-elections since the 2019 general election
There have been more by-elections in the 2019 parliament than any in recent times.
Parliamentary lobby
The term ‘lobby’ is used to describe the group of journalists who cover political events in the UK.
Liz Truss government formation – September 2022
As the Conservative leadership election draws to a close and Liz Truss takes office as prime minister, the IfG team follow the latest developments.
Maria Miller
Maria Miller reflects on her career as a minister, including her time as secretary of state for culture, media and sport.
By-elections
How are by-elections triggered?
Caroline Dinenage
Caroline Dinenage discusses the support she received from the civil service and working with three different prime ministers.
WhatsApp in government
Government must introduce rigorous WhatsApp guidance for ministers, special advisers and officials.
Downing Street chief of staff
The Downing Street chief of staff is the UK prime minister’s most senior political adviser.