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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How are different measures of public debt forecast to change?
How have different measures of debt evolved over time and how will they evolve in future?
What are the different ways to measure public debt?
How is public debt measured and what does this tell us about fiscal sustainability?
Scottish independence
How could a second referendum on Scottish independence happen?
Ash Regan
Ash Regan talks about legislating on fireworks and the UK Internal Market Act, facing resistance within the Scottish government, and leaving the SNP.
Margaret Hodge
Margaret Hodge discusses being the first ever children’s minister, her struggles with civil servants and the lessons she learnt chairing the PAC.
Metro mayors
Metro mayors are directly elected regional leaders who chair combined authorities. But what do they do?
The Modernisation Committee
What is the new Commons Modernisation Committee?
Fergus Ewing
Fergus Ewing discusses governing as a minority administration, working relationships with civil servants and engaging with businesses.
Hannah Blythyn
Hannah Blythyn talks about developing legislation on social partnership, the LGBTQ+ Action Plan, and working with UK ministers.
Civil service pay
How much are civil servants paid across government departments?