This event explores how government can better serve children at risk of being ‘left behind’ in their earliest years.
Our expert panel explore what government should do to ensure more robust checks and balance ahead of the next crisis.
An expert panel considers how MPs outside of government can fulfil their role as legislators.
An expert panel explores how lowering the voting age to 16 and restricting political donations could impact how elections are run.
Legislation is needed to strengthen accountability and responsibility at the top of government.
This explainer sets out what are the different types of ministers, how they are appointed and what they do.
Cabinet committees are groups of ministers that can “take collective decisions that are binding across government."
The King's Speech is part of the State Opening of Parliament, the formal beginning of each new session of parliament.
An expert panel explored the next steps for children’s social care reform and new analysis from the Institute for Government.
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17 of Keir Starmer's ministers have resigned from government since the 2024 general election.
An expert panel explored how parliament should approach the major restoration project, including lessons from other countries and industry.
The fracturing of British politics is a phenomenon that is here to stay.
The IfG's devolution experts discuss how significant Thursday night's votes will be for the future of the United Kingdom.
Institute for Government experts brought essential analysis of the results of elections being held on 7 May in Scotland, Wales and across England.
The Scottish parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh is the devolved legislature of Scotland.
The Senedd Cymru (Welsh parliament) in Cardiff is the devolved legislature of Wales.
How do the electoral systems in the House of Commons and devolved legislatures work?
Elections have to be held no more than five years apart, but the timing of elections are otherwise determined by the prime minister.
At every general election there is a possibility that a party's leader would not be returned to parliament.
Our third webinar in a three-part series focused on the findings of Whitehall Monitor 2026.
Steve Baker, Danny Alexander and Gillian Keegan reflect on their ministerial careers.
Prime ministers are appointed based on their ability to command confidence in the House of Commons.
A Labour leadership election can only be triggered if the leader resigns, or if 20% of MPs nominate a challenger.
The results of Thursday's elections could increase strain on Westminster–devolved relations.
An expert panel previewed the following day’s Scottish and Welsh elections and explore the significance of the results.
King Charles’s visit to the US exposed the limits of the UK’s influence.
The DRCF is a voluntary forum comprising four UK regulators with remits covering digital regulation.
Ministers and officials are no strangers to working under pressure. How can they do it well?
The government has a chance to show housing regulations can be made to work.