Finn Baker
Research Assistant
All work
The IfG Ministers Database tells us a lot about the last six decades in UK politics
Explore our interactive guide to half a century of British governments.
Election of select committee chairs and members in the House of Commons
This explainer sets how select committee chairs and members are elected.
Whips: what is their role?
Whips are MPs and peers affiliated to a political party appointed to ensure their party colleagues vote according to the leader’s agenda.
What do we know about Keir Starmer’s ministers?
Keir Starmer has now appointed more than 100 ministers to his government, sending clear signals about how we wants his government to run.
General election 2024: New ministers appointed to Keir Starmer's government
Follow our live blog for all you need to know about the new government.
Payroll vote
The 'payroll vote' is the body of MPs who hold offices that require them to support the government.
How big is the Labour government’s majority?
There are 650 seats in parliament. At the general election, the government won 411 of them.
2023 constituency boundary changes
What is happening to constituency boundaries? How are they changing? How are MPs standing at the general election affected?
MPs who stood down at the 2024 general election
How many MPs stood down at the general election, and why?
How is election spending regulated in the UK?
Party campaign spending is regulated by the Electoral Commission.