Beatrice Barr
Former Research Assistant
Beatrice's recent work
MPs standing down at the next general election
How many MPs are standing down at the next election, and why?
2023 boundary changes
What is happening to constituency boundaries, and why? How are they changing? How are MPs affected?
Government whipping is about more than the dark arts nowadays
The IfG has spoken to former whips about what the job actually involves.
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MPs standing down at the next general election
How many MPs are standing down at the next election, and why?
2023 boundary changes
What is happening to constituency boundaries, and why? How are they changing? How are MPs affected?
Government whipping is about more than the dark arts nowadays
The IfG has spoken to former whips about what the job actually involves.
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.
Brandon Lewis
Sir Brandon Lewis discusses the benefit of local government experience, the challenges of the Home Office and his time as Northern Ireland secretary.
The Covid-19 Inquiry
What is the Covid-19 inquiry? What powers does it have? What is its purpose and scope?
Ministers deserve better support from their private offices
Too often ministers are not getting the support they need from their private offices, say Beatrice Barr and Tim Durrant