MPs who change party allegiance
What happens when MPs change political parties?
Hung parliaments
Rules governing unclear general election results are loosely defined in the UK.
Mayoral accountability hangs on divorcing local vote from national trends
The read-across from local contests to the national polls should be dismissed.
Andrew Mitchell’s new job title doesn’t resolve how to best scrutinise Lords ministers like David Cameron
Current arrangements to scrutinise ministers in the House of Lords may not be sustainable.
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Parliament and regulators
Almost a third of UK regulators have not been scrutinised by parliament since the 2019 general election.
When to run the next spending review
The next government must hold an urgent spending review before a budget 'cliff edge'.
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See allMayoral accountability hangs on divorcing local vote from national trends
The read-across from local contests to the national polls should be dismissed.
Andrew Mitchell’s new job title doesn’t resolve how to best scrutinise Lords ministers like David Cameron
Current arrangements to scrutinise ministers in the House of Lords may not be sustainable.
Humza Yousaf’s precarious position puts the SNP – and Scotland – at a crossroads
This week could bring the swift toppling of the first minister and a summer election.
A third of regulators haven’t been scrutinised by parliament – this needs to change
New IfG research sets out why parliamentarians are struggling to hold regulators to account – and what they could do better.
Inside Briefing podcast
Political journalist Rachel Wearmouth joins the team to discuss the results of the local and mayoral elections mean for Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.
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Upcoming events
See allKeynote speech: Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Leader of the Commons
How would a future Labour government work with parliament?
Parliament and regulators: How can scrutiny be improved?
Dame Meg Hillier and Sir Robert Buckland join our expert panel to discuss what can be done to strengthen parliament's scrutiny role over regulators.
Keynote speech: Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
How would a Labour government approach international diplomacy and foreign policy?