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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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24 OCT 2016 Interview

Stephen Crabb

Stephen Crabb was interviewed on 24 October 2016 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

18 OCT 2016 Interview

John Penrose

John Penrose reflects on his time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

11 OCT 2016 Interview

Alan Johnson

Alan Johnson was interviewed on 11 October 2016 for the IfG Ministers Reflect project.

28 SEP 2016 Interview

Stephen Timms

Stephen Timms reflects on his time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

13 SEP 2016 Interview

Ben Bradshaw

Ben Bradshaw was interviewed 13 September 2016 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

07 SEP 2016 Interview

Liam Byrne

Liam Byrne was interviewed on 7 September 2016 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

20 JUL 2016 Interview

Alistair Darling

Alistair Darling was interviewed on 20 July 2016 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

12 JUL 2016 Interview

Tessa Jowell

Tessa Jowell was interviewed on 12 July 2016 for the IfG Ministers Reflect project.

12 JUL 2016 Interview

Margaret Beckett

Margaret Beckett was interviewed on 12 July 2016 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.

11 JUL 2016 Interview

Iain Duncan Smith

Iain Duncan Smith was interviewed on 11 July 2016 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.