Tim Durrant
Programme Director
Tim's recent work
David Lammy has high ambitions for the Foreign Office
The shadow foreign secretary has set out his stall for how he will run the FCDO if Labour get elected.
The parties should focus on substance as well as sales ahead of the election
Election fever is hotting up in the aftermath of the local elections.
Andrew Mitchell’s new job title doesn’t resolve how to best scrutinise Lords ministers like David Cameron
Current arrangements to scrutinise ministers in the House of Lords may not be sustainable.
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Reshuffle at last
After months of rumours, Boris Johnson has reshuffled his cabinet .
Special advisers’ code of conduct
The special advisers’ code of conduct sets out the rules and standards of conduct that special advisers to UK government ministers must abide by.
Boardman review needs to lead to change in government
What matters is that changes follow from Nigel Boardman’s review
Updating the ministerial code
The ministerial code is not working, is being undermined by the prime minister and requires urgent reform.
Matt Hancock’s resignation is also Boris Johnson’s failure
While Matt Hancock eventually resigned for his breach of Covid rules, the reaction to his behaviour should be a wake-up call to the government
Andrew Lansley
Andrew Lansley reflects on the development of the 2012 Health and Social Care Act, and on its legacy on the NHS.
Pressure is growing on Johnson to reset his approach to ethical standards
Tim Durrant is sceptical about whether Johnson will rise to the occasion and demonstrate his commitment to uphold ethical standards in government
Independent adviser on ministerial interests
We explore the role of the independent adviser on ministerial interests, who advises the prime minister on the ministerial code.
Investigations into the Downing Street flat refurbishment
A number of investigations have been launched into how the refurbishment of the flat above Number 11 Downing Street was paid for.
Improving ethical standards in government
Greensill, and subsequent revelations on relations between private sector interests and the government, have exposed serious weaknesses in the rules o