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Tim Durrant
Programme Director
Tim's recent work
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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.
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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.
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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.
All work
Conservative members have a constitutional responsibility when choosing Truss’s successor
Conservative party members need to recognise they are choosing a prime minister for the whole country – not just a Conservative party leader
Former prime ministers: what support do they get from the state?
Prime ministers are entitled to public financial support in the form of the Public Duty Costs Allowance (PDCA).
Parliamentary lobby
The term ‘lobby’ is used to describe the group of journalists who cover political events in the UK.
Jim Murphy
Jim Murphy reflects on his time as secretary of state for Scotland and as a junior minister
Liz Truss's government reshuffle
Liz Truss became prime minister on Tuesday 6 September and immediately launched a substantial reorganisation of the ministerial team.
David Davis
David Davis talks about his career in government, including his time as secretary of state for exiting the European Union.
Liz Truss government formation – September 2022
As the Conservative leadership election draws to a close and Liz Truss takes office as prime minister, the IfG team follow the latest developments.
Neglecting ethical standards would harm a Truss or Sunak premiership
Liz Truss has refused to commit to reappointing an ethics adviser if she becomes prime minister
How should the Foreign Office change now?
The Foreign Office must fundamentally rethink how it can meet the UK’s foreign policy aims in an increasingly unstable geopolitical environment.