Ministers
We examine the role that ministers play in the UK government and how they can be most effective.
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IfG Ministers Database
The IfG Ministers Database holds information about all government ministers since 1979 – who served as a minister, in which roles, between which dates.
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What is it like being a minister?
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02 AUG 2023
Podcast
01 NOV 2023
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24 JUN 2025
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28 JUN 2022
Insight paper
Getting things done in government
Twelve key lessons from former ministers on how to be effective in government.
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The cabinet
03 MAR 2020
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03 MAR 2025
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18 AUG 2020
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04 NOV 2019
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Ministers and their teams
The IfG Academy helps ministers to make the most of their time in office and those working closely with them to support them effectively.
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Tulip Siddiq’s resignation shows Labour are not yet used to scrutiny of government

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The next steps Keir Starmer can take to prioritise ministerial competence

Alice Lilly
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General election 2024: New ministers appointed to Keir Starmer's government

Sachin Savur
Researcher
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Three things we know – and some things we don’t – about the Labour government’s special advisers

Patrick McAlary
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