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Our explainers cover key subjects relating to our work, setting out key facts and figures and answering the most important questions about government.

What is a budget? How are general elections called? What does the cabinet secretary do?  

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.

Compiled by our experts and constantly updated, our explainers cover key subjects relating to our work, setting out key facts and figures and answering the most important questions about government.

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07 JUN 2016 Interview

Lord Myners

Lord Myners reflects on his time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

06 JUN 2016 Interview

Lord Davies

Lord Davies was interviewed on 6 June 2016 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

02 JUN 2016 Interview

Jacqui Smith

Jacqui Smith reflects on her time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

01 JUN 2016 Interview

Francis Maude

Francis Maude reflects on his time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

25 MAY 2016 Interview

David Hanson

David Hanson reflects on his time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

24 MAY 2016 Interview

John Healey

John Healey reflects on his time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

13 MAY 2016 Interview

Lord Hunt

Lord Hunt was interviewed on 13 May 2016 for the IfG Ministers Reflect project.

03 MAY 2016 Interview

Jack Straw

Jack Straw reflects on his time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

28 APR 2016 Interview

Jim Knight

Jim Knight was interviewed on 28 April 2016 for the IfG Ministers Reflect project.

08 FEB 2016 Interview

Kenneth Clarke

Kenneth Clarke KC was interviewed on 8 February 2016 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.