Patrick McAlary
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Funding for political parties and MPs: what are the rules?
How much funding do political parties receive?
Former prime ministers: what support do they get from the state?
Prime ministers are entitled to public financial support in the form of the Public Duty Costs Allowance (PDCA).
How big is the Labour government’s majority?
There are 650 seats in parliament. At the general election, the government won 411 of them.
By-elections since the 2024 general election
Labour’s Andy Burnham has won the Makerfield by-election.
Ministers reflect on the civil service
What can ministers learn from their predecessors' work with the civil service?
Government should approach reducing risk of judicial review with care
The government is seeking a quick solution for its infrastructure frustrations.
Government ministers
This explainer sets out what are the different types of ministers, how they are appointed and what they do.
Cabinet committees
Cabinet committees are groups of ministers that can “take collective decisions that are binding across government."
Independent adviser on ministerial standards
We explore the role of the independent adviser on ministerial standards, who advises the prime minister on the ministerial code.
Jobs after government: rules for ex-ministers and civil servants
The independent adviser on ministerial standards and the Civil Service Commission oversees post-government jobs for ministers and officials.