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From topical explanations of cabinet reshuffles or new legislation to the details of parliamentary process or important government institutions, our explainers are easily digestible short-reads.

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30 NOV 2021 Explainer

Local enterprise partnerships

Local enterprise partnerships (LEPs) are non-statutory bodies responsible for local economic development in England.

29 NOV 2021 Interview

Hazel Blears

Hazel Blears was interviewed on 29 November 2021 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

24 NOV 2021 Interview

Johnny Mercer

Johnny Mercer discusses his work on veterans’ issues, trying to pass legislation in parliament. He also discusses working with Boris Johnson.

19 NOV 2021 Explainer

Supply chain problems

Since the summer of 2021, widespread disruption to supply chains has hit the headlines – both in the UK and globally.

17 NOV 2021 Interview

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.

09 NOV 2021 Explainer

MPs’ code of conduct

The MPs’ code of conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected of MPs when carrying out their work.

12 OCT 2021 Interview

Alun Davies

Alun Davies was interviewed on 12 October 2021 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

05 OCT 2021 Interview

Jeane Freeman

Jeane Freeman was interviewed on 5 October 2021 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.