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Brexit at 10: A decade of drama, deals and disruption
The IfG's Jill Rutter, UKICE's Anand Menon and the BBC's Adam Fleming reflect on 10 years of key Brexit moments.
Former prime ministers: what support do they get from the state?
Prime ministers are entitled to public financial support in the form of the Public Duty Costs Allowance (PDCA).
Andy Burnham must sort out the centre of government on day one
A weak No.10 and ineffective Cabinet Office require urgent attention
From mayor to prime minister
Does Andy Burnham’s experience as a regional mayor prepare him for No.10?
How do Labour Party leadership contests work?
A Labour leadership election can only be triggered if the leader resigns, or if 20% of MPs nominate a challenger.
Effective transitions of prime minister: lessons for Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham needs to be ruthless with his time and priorities in his preparations for power
What does Andy Burnham really stand for?
The Economist's Hugo Gye joins the podcast to discuss what happens when power changes hands mid-parliament.
Keir Starmer failed to make government work better
The next prime minister’s challenge is to strike the right balance between continuity and change.
When trust is lost: Making sense of the damaged relationship between ministers and civil servants
Ministers have lost trust in the civil service: that is damaging.
Brexit at 10
To mark the 10th anniversary of the EU referendum, the IfG has reflected on how leaving the EU has changed UK government.