Finn Baker
Research Assistant
All work
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.
Nick Gibb
Nick Gibb discusses his time in government as long-serving Conservative schools minister.
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.
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
The IfG team analysed the appointments Keir Starmer made after Labour won the 2024 general election.
2023 constituency boundary changes
What is happening to constituency boundaries? How are they changing? How are MPs standing at the general election affected?