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Election 2024: What's behind the Starmer-Sunak stand-off?
From now until polling day, Hannah, Paul and Anand are going to dig into the big policy announcements and explain what this election is all about.
General election 2024: How has calling the election affected the Rwanda policy?
The prime minister has said flights to Rwanda will not take off until after the election.
It is time for a general election
Will voters be persuaded by Rishi Sunak's plea to stick with his plan or Keir Starmer's call for change?
How can public inquiries make a difference?
Emma Norris, the IfG’s deputy director and resident public inquiries expert, joins Anand and Paul to examine what makes a successful public inquiry.
General election 2024: question time special
The IfG's team of experts are in the studio to answer all your election questions.
When should public bodies speak to opposition parties?
Guidance for public bodies can be less clear than for government departments, but the same principles apply.
Rishi Sunak's general election gamble
The IfG podcast team are joined by Sam Freedman to make sense of Rishi Sunak’s decision and explore what happens next.
Restrictions on government activity during an election campaign
During an election campaign, there are restrictions in place on what the government can do – both in initiating policy and in use of official resource
Dissolution of parliament
Dissolution is the formal term for the end of a parliament. It occurs ahead of a general election for a new parliament.
General election 2024: What happens when an election is called?
The general election took place on Thursday 4 July 2024.