Explainers
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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Devolution to the North East
How will devolution to the North East work?
ULEZ and its expansion
What is London's Ultra Low Emissions Zone, and why has its expansion caused such controversy?
Devolution to Tees Valley
How does devolution to Tees Valley work?
Chloe Smith
Chloe Smith talks about serving as constitution minister under three different PMs, her time in the Truss government, and ministerial maternity cover.
The Office for Students
The Office for Students (OfS) is the independent regulator of higher education in England.
The government’s response to the Committee on Standards in Public Life
What are the main recommendations from the CSPL, Boardman and PACAC reports – and how do they compare with the government's response?
Anne Milton
Anne Milton discusses pastoral support for MPs, whipping during the coalition years and working with opposition whips.
Hilary Armstrong
Baroness Armstrong discusses handling contentious legislation, the welfare of MPs and influencing reshuffles.
Patrick McLoughlin
Lord McLoughlin reflects on his long experience of government, how the whips manage parliament and dealing with crises as transport secretary.
The Committee on Climate Change
What is the Committee on Climate Change and what does it do?