Explainers
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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No.10 Downing Street
What does No.10 Downing Street do?
Lord Bethell
Lord Bethell discusses being in DHSC during Covid, the importance of experts in government and 'hating' leaving office
Robert Buckland
Robert Buckland discusses Brexit’s impact on the law officer role, the end of the Truss government, and managing the courts system in Covid.
The Parliament Acts
What are the Parliament Acts and what do they do?
Douglas Alexander
Douglas Alexander discusses becoming a minister, dealing with crises, and running DfID.
Hilary Benn
Hilary Benn talks about international development and moving into opposition.
Helen Liddell
Baroness Liddell discusses entering government in 1997, the challenges of running the Scotland Office and transitioning from government to diplomacy.
George Eustice
George Eustice reflects on his time in the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Ofcom
What is Ofcom and what does it do?
Local elections 2023
Where are elections taking place?