Tim Durrant
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By-elections in the 2019–24 parliament
There were 23 by-elections during the course of the last parliament, all held within the space of just three years.
Tulip Siddiq’s resignation shows Labour are not yet used to scrutiny of government
It is unclear if the government fully understand how ministers’ actions look to its external critics.
Matt Hancock
Matt Hancock discusses running the Department of Health during the pandemic, difficulties at the centre of government and lockdown lessons.
Keir Starmer’s ministerial code
Keir Starmer has published his ministerial code. But what does it say?
Keir Starmer’s rewrite of the ministerial code is long overdue
The prime minister has made important first steps on bolstering standards.
The Committee on Standards in Public Life at 30: what next?
The CSPL is well-placed to support Keir Starmer's promise of a "politics of service".
Seven things we learned from the Labour Party Conference 2024
From policy announcements to political positioning, the Labour conference in Liverpool was followed closely by the IfG team.
Keir Starmer needs to make bold changes on ethics
The row over freebies and gifts is threatening to dominate Labour's conference in Liverpool.
Ministers who are new parents should get more support
Government should look at strengthening the Ministerial and Other Maternity Allowances Act.
Margaret Hodge
Margaret Hodge discusses being the first ever children’s minister, her struggles with civil servants and the lessons she learnt chairing the PAC.