Finn Baker
Research Assistant
All work
By-elections in the 2019–24 parliament
There were 23 by-elections during the course of the last parliament, all held within the space of just three years.
Kim Leadbeater’s assisted dying bill: What happens next?
After passing second reading on 29 November, what comes next for Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill?
John Denham
John Denham discusses being an ‘engine room’ minister, resigning over Iraq, and being secretary of state for innovation, universities and skills.
Keir Starmer’s ministerial code
Keir Starmer has published his ministerial code. But what does it say?
Private members' bills
Private members' bills provide an opportunity for backbenchers from all parties to pass their own legislation. But how are they introduced?
How can ministers bring external support into departments?
There are other individuals, beside officials, who can be brought in to help ministers.
Margaret Hodge
Margaret Hodge discusses being the first ever children’s minister, her struggles with civil servants and the lessons she learnt chairing the PAC.
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.