Maddy Bishop
Researcher
Maddy's recent work
A third of regulators haven’t been scrutinised by parliament – this needs to change
New IfG research sets out why parliamentarians are struggling to hold regulators to account – and what they could do better.
Parliament and regulators
Almost a third of UK regulators have not been scrutinised by parliament since the 2019 general election.
House of Lords report provides clear direction for regulatory reform
'Who watches the watchdogs?' represents the latest contribution to an ongoing debate about how regulators should better be held to account.
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Chloe Smith
Chloe Smith talks about serving as constitution minister under three different PMs, her time in the Truss government, and ministerial maternity cover.
Strengthening private office
Ministers need stronger support from their civil service offices.
Douglas Alexander
Douglas Alexander discusses becoming a minister, dealing with crises, and running DfID.
David Davis’s frustrations with the civil service overlooks where problems really exist
Ministers who blame civil servants for problems are overlooking their power to shape how they work with officials.
Whitehall Monitor 2023: Overview
This edition of Whitehall Monitor assesses the change, performance and priorities of the civil service.
Whitehall Monitor 2023 (Part 3): Civil service effectiveness
This part of Whitehall Monitor 2023 assesses the extent to which the civil service was effective at undertaking its key responsibilities in 2022.
Whitehall Monitor 2023 (Part 2): Government reform
This part of Whitehall Monitor 2023 analyses efforts to reform government, and the civil service in particular, last year.
Whitehall Monitor 2023 (Part 1): The size, cost and make-up of the civil service
This part of Whitehall Monitor 2023 analyses the ways in which the civil service changed in 2022 and what these changes mean for its priorities.
A crossroads for diversity and inclusion in the civil service
Government departments need more guidance and targets to improve diversity and inclusion.
Rishi Sunak appointed PM and Cabinet reshuffle – October 2022
The IfG team provides the latest analysis and charts as Rishi Sunak is appointed PM and forms his Cabinet.