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Our explainers cover key subjects relating to our work, setting out key facts and figures and answering the most important questions about government.

What is a budget? How are general elections called? What does the cabinet secretary do?  

From topical explanations of cabinet reshuffles or new legislation to the details of parliamentary process or important government institutions, our explainers are easily digestible short-reads.

Compiled by our experts and constantly updated, our explainers cover key subjects relating to our work, setting out key facts and figures and answering the most important questions about government.

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02 JAN 2020 Explainer

Brexit transition period

The Brexit transition is the period in which the UK is no longer a member of the EU but remains a member of the single market and customs union.

20 DEC 2019 Explainer

Government majority

There are 650 seats in parliament. To have an overall majority, a political party must win over half of these seats: at least 326.

11 DEC 2019 Explainer

Caretaker government

The phrase ‘caretaker government’ describes a government that holds office subject to certain temporary restrictions on what it may do.

09 DEC 2019 Interview

Gavin Barwell

Gavin Barwell was interviewed on 9 December 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

04 NOV 2019 Interview

Philip Hammond

Philip Hammond reflects on his nine years in government. He discusses his relationship with Theresa May and how Brexit affected the government.