Hannah White
Director and CEO
Hannah's recent work
There is emerging consensus about how to fix the broken centre of UK government
The centre of government is not fit for the challenges facing the UK.
The challenges of the coming decades can only be tackled with a smarter centre
The centre of government is not capable of meeting the challenges faced by the UK today.
Rishi Sunak should not disregard Lords scrutiny of his Rwanda bill
The prime minister's comments on the scrutiny role played by peers are a cause for concern.
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Can Cox change the Commons?
Too many MPs feel there is only a downside to tightening up the bullying and harassment procedures to which they are subject.
Cutting MP numbers could make Parliament more pliant
Reducing the total number of MPs without trimming the payroll vote could restrict the extent of constructive challenge to which government is subject.
Is the House of Commons stuck in the 19th century?
MPs seem oblivious of how bad media coverage of Parliament must look to the electorate.
Parliamentary Monitor 2018
How Parliament has spent its time and taxpayers’ money in the year from the 2017 State Opening of Parliament.
Bullying in Parliament: new measures may make matters worse
The limited nature of Leadsom’s reforms illustrate just how difficult it will be to achieve real culture change in Parliament.
Voting on Brexit
Parliament’s ‘meaningful vote’ on the Brexit deal will be more than a yes-or-no choice.
MPs should not be their own judge and jury when accused of harassment
The House of Commons must hand over the investigation of bullying and harassment to an independent body.
Brexit negotiations and legislation: implied timeline
rexit negotiations, the stages of the EU Withdrawal Bill and other pre-Brexit legislation.
Inquiring about Brexit
How select committees can undertake effective scrutiny of Brexit.