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Catherine Haddon
Programme Director
Cath's recent work
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Winning a general election: what does a new prime minister’s first 72 hours look like?
The first 72 hours as a new prime minister provides an early lesson in how huge the job is and how extensive the demands on their time will be.
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What happens if a prime minister loses their seat in a general election?
At every general election there is a possibility that a party's leader would not be returned to parliament.
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How Angela Rayner operates as deputy prime minister is a core question for Labour
Keir Starmer needs to decide what kind of deputy prime minister he might need in government.
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Caroline Dinenage
Caroline Dinenage discusses the support she received from the civil service and working with three different prime ministers.
Partygate has become a major test for the constitution – and for Lord Geidt
The sidelining of Johnson’s ‘independent’ ethics adviser during partygate raises serious questions about the role – and the constitution
Ukraine crisis: UK support for refugees from Ukraine
The UK has announced two new pathways through which Ukrainian refugees can obtain a visa to come to the UK.
Reinforcing ethical standards in government
The Johnson government was beset by ethical scandals for much of 2021, and 2022 began the same way, with ‘partygate’ dominating the news.
Sue Gray report – what questions will she answer?
This explainer was published when the Sue Gray investigation into government parties held during lockdown was announced.
Sue Gray investigation
Boris Johnson announced an investigation into allegations that Christmas parties in November and December 2020 broke the government’s own Covid rules.
The PM's Downing Street party problems won’t end with Sue Gray's report
Sue Gray’s party inquiry will provide the facts, but Boris Johnson must provide the answers
Downing Street Christmas party inquiry needs to restore trust
The inquiry into Downing Street parties had already placed the cabinet secretary in a difficult position.
Geidt should stay – but only if Johnson strengthens the independent adviser’s role
Lord Geidt should stay on as independent adviser on ministerial interests in return for his role being seriously strengthened
No.10’s Christmas party hangover is serious test of trust in government
The cabinet secretary’s inquiry into the Downing Street Christmas party row is flawed from the outset