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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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26 JUN 2018 Interview

Baroness Anelay

Baroness Anelay was interviewed on 26 June 2018 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

06 JUN 2018 Explainer

Parliamentary ping pong

What happens if the House of Commons and the House of Lords don't agree on a bill?

31 MAY 2018 Explainer

EU agencies

What are EU agencies and why do they matter?

23 MAY 2018 Interview

Mark Durkan

Mark Durkan was interviewed on 23 May 2018 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

22 MAY 2018 Explainer

Irish reunification

What is a border poll? What would happen if Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland voted in favour of reunification?

01 MAY 2018 Interview

Justine Greening

Justine Greening reflects on Brexit, resistance to change and making sure policy is implemented. She argues government needs ‘ginormous’ reform.

19 APR 2018 Interview

Nick Clegg

Sir Nick Clegg was interviewed on 19 April 2018 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

18 APR 2018 Interview

Lord Mandelson

Lord Mandelson reflects on how Blair and Brown took decisions, on ministerial misconduct and on how to be an effective minister.