Brexit
The number of Brexit options in play are going up
It is now 39 months since the referendum result, but it is becoming even less clear how the Brexit story ends.
Boris Johnson should not pick a fight with the courts to burnish his Brexit credentials
The government should not be flirting with the idea of an ugly fight with the courts to get around legislation to stop a no-deal Brexit.
No-deal brexit preparations and a general election campaign do not mix
An early general election would cause massive problems for no-deal preparations.
Westminster, Whitehall and gossip
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome journalist and author Marie LeConte to discuss these themes from her new book Haven't You Heard?
Primetime Brexit drama doesn’t tell the whole story for Parliament’s TV audiences
The fireworks on display in the House of Commons risk giving a distorted impression of parliamentary effectiveness.
Voting on Brexit: Parliament’s role
As MPs return from summer recess, the key issue in Parliament will be Brexit and a potential showdown with the government. This event explored what op
Prorogation of parliament: what happens to legislation?
In some circumstances outstanding bills can be carried over into the next parliamentary session. These are referred to as ‘carry-over’ bills.
Benn Act / EU Withdrawal (No.2) Act
The EU Withdrawal (No.2) Act, known as the ‘Benn Act’, forced the government to act to stop a no-deal Brexit on 31 October.
The Brexit battle is fundamentally changing the constitution
The incredible strain which Brexit has placed on the constitution is causing lasting damage.
Tony Blair keynote speech
As Parliament prepares to return for one of the most important periods in British history, the Institute for Government was delighted to welcome the R