Tim Durrant
Programme Director
Tim's recent work
IfG response to the Maude review on civil service reform
The Maude review will be an important reference document for whoever lives in No.10.
Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle should be the last big one before the election
A period of stability in the government ranks is needed.
Government whipping is about more than the dark arts nowadays
The IfG has spoken to former whips about what the job actually involves.
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IfG response to the Maude review on civil service reform
The Maude review will be an important reference document for whoever lives in No.10.
Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle should be the last big one before the election
A period of stability in the government ranks is needed.
Government whipping is about more than the dark arts nowadays
The IfG has spoken to former whips about what the job actually involves.
Cabinet reshuffle November 2023
The IfG team analyses all the latest ministerial moves
Rishi Sunak’s first year as prime minister: the IfG verdict
How has Rishi Sunak fared in his first 365 days as the UK’s prime minister? The IfG expert team weigh up the progress he has – or has not – made.
Six key takeaways from the Labour conference in Liverpool
As the glitter settled on Keir Starmer's speech, what key themes emerged from Labour's annual gathering?
Six key questions for Keir Starmer at the Labour Party conference
The IfG expert team pick out six key questions for Labour to answer in Liverpool
By-elections since the 2019 general election
There have been more by-elections in the 2019 parliament than any in recent times.
Reshuffles will always primarily be about politics
Tim Durrant responds to Tim Leunig's suggestions for overhauling the way government reshuffles are run.
Rishi Sunak’s ethics plan won’t silence his critics
Tim Durrant assesses the government's response to key ethics reform proposals