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.
All work
Liz Truss's government reshuffle
Liz Truss became prime minister on Tuesday 6 September and immediately launched a substantial reorganisation of the ministerial team.
Three steps Liz Truss's new ministers should take to hit the ground running
Timeless lessons new ministers can learn from the experiences of former ministers as they attempt to get to grips with their portfolios.
Liz Truss government formation – September 2022
As the Conservative leadership election draws to a close and Liz Truss takes office as prime minister, the IfG team follow the latest developments.
Staff turnover in the civil service
How high is staff turnover in the civil service?
A new statutory role for the civil service
The civil service needs a new statutory role to reflect its permanence, purpose, values and how it should be run and held to account.
Whitehall Monitor 2022
Major reform is needed for government to respond to crises like the pandemic while simultaneously delivering long-term policy goals.
Professions and functions in the civil service
Civil servants undertake a wide variety of activities, but what are the different types of professions?