Megan Bryer
Research Assistant
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Ministers resigning from government
18 of Keir Starmer's ministers have resigned from government since the 2024 general election.
Cabinet committees
Cabinet committees are groups of ministers that can “take collective decisions that are binding across government."
Government ministers
This explainer sets out what are the different types of ministers, how they are appointed and what they do.
A clear sense of purpose can make ministers’ difficult job worthwhile
Steve Baker, Danny Alexander and Gillian Keegan reflect on their ministerial careers.
Labour Party leadership contests
A Labour leadership election can only be triggered if the leader resigns, or if 20% of MPs nominate a challenger.
Ministerial leadership of public service reform
How ministers can be effective leaders of public service reform and drive change across the system.
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 has lost two by-elections since the 2024 general election.
Establishing independent commissioners is much more than a tick-box exercise
Governments must recognise that independent commissioners need long-term commitment.
Danny Alexander
Danny Alexander reflects on his time as chief secretary to the Treasury in the coalition government.