Support for opposition parties
Helping opposition parties prepare for government has been one of the IfG’s priorities since we were established.
Preparing for government
When will the next UK general election be?
The prime minister can call the next general election any time between now and 17 December 2024.
General election: How should an opposition prepare for government?
With a general election at most a year away, Wes Ball, Baroness Fall and Lord Macpherson discussed how opposition parties can prepare for government.
Preparing a shadow ministerial team for office
What the last two changes of government tell us about effective transitions.
Preparing for Power podcast series
This six-part series takes you behind the scenes to find out how our politicians, their advisers and officials get ready for being in government. Featuring interviews from Harriet Harman, Gus O'Donnell, Ed Balls, Oliver Letwin and more.
Listen to the seriesTaking on ministerial office
Becoming prime minister
Conservative MPs who want to become Prime Minister must face the practical challenges of being head of government.
Becoming secretary of state
MPs with ambitions of being put in charge of a department must prepare, plan and set priorities now if they want to make an impact.
IfG Academy team
Catherine Haddon
Programme Director
Tim Durrant
Programme Director