Jack Pannell
Former researcher
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MPs who change party allegiance
After three recent defections, five of the eight sitting Reform MPs were formerly Conservative MPs. What happens when MPs change political parties?
Whitehall Monitor 2026: Methodology
The methodology underpinning the analysis in Whitehall Monitor 2026.
Whitehall Monitor 2026
Labour’s efforts to ‘rewire the state’ aren’t addressing longstanding workforce problems.
Whitehall Monitor 2026: Part 2 - The state of the civil service
Analysis of how the civil service changed in 2025, including its size, structure and morale, and the approach to digital transformation and AI.
Whitehall Monitor 2026: Part 1 - The government
Analysis of the political and permanent secretary changes of 2025, and the progress of 'mission-led' government.
Whitehall Monitor 2026: Foreword and Overview
Introducing the analysis in Whitehall Monitor 2026, and summarising the key messages.
Whitehall Monitor 2026: Conclusion
Rewiring the state?
Public inquiry reform must be targeted at the right problems
Government reforms to public inquiries need to address the role played by ministers.
How can the government ensure inquiries are set up to succeed?
Early decisions can set inquiries off on the wrong path.
Theresa Villiers
Theresa Villers reflects on her time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.