Parliament and the constitution
IfG at the Conservative Party Conference 2026
The IfG is in Birmingham for the Conservative Party Conference 2026
IfG at the Green Party Conference 2026
The IfG is in Brighton for the Green Party Conference 2026
IfG at the Labour Party Conference 2026
The IfG are in Liverpool for the Labour Party Conference 2026
IfG at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2026
The IfG are in Brighton for the Liberal Democrat Party Conference 2026
IfG at the Reform UK Party Conference 2026
The IfG are in Birmingham for the Reform UK Party Conference 2026
Andy Burnham: How is the new prime minister changing the direction of government?
An IfG expert webinar assess Andy Burnham's first decisions as prime minister.
Law officers
There are three UK government law officers: the attorney general, the solicitor general and the advocate general.
The deputy prime minister and first secretary of state
What is the role of the deputy prime minister and the first secretary of state? And how do they differ?
Direct ministerial appointments to the House of Lords
If the prime minister wants to appoint a minister who is not a sitting MP or serving peer, they must ennoble them.
The next prime minister: How can Andy Burnham hit the ground running?
A 25-point plan for Andy Burnham as he succeeds Keir Starmer in No.10.