Ministers
How do ministers approach leadership in government?
Dr John Boswell and Dr Jessica Smith of the University of Southampton discuss their findings of how ministers approach their roles.
Conservative Party leadership contest 2022
On 5 September 2022, Liz Truss defeated Rishi Sunak to become leader of the Conservative Party.
A Boris Johnson caretaker government can cause real problems
Bronwen Maddox sets out what he now needs to do for the sake of his party and for politics
Boris Johnson resignation – July 2022
As Boris Johnson announces his resignation, the IfG team follows the latest ministerial resignations and appointments.
The James Brokenshire lecture on public service: Delivered by the Rt Hon Theresa May MP
In memory of James Brokenshire, Theresa May delivered a lecture reflecting on the theme of public service.
Boris Johnson should resign
The prime minister can no longer run an effective government
A variety of ministerial leadership styles can help government
Ministers have many different ways of approaching leadership
Maria Miller
Maria Miller reflects on her career as a minister, including her time as secretary of state for culture, media and sport.
Managing as a minister
This guest paper by the University of Southampton reveals patterns in ministerial leadership styles.
Should the role of the Lord Chancellor be reformed?
Sir Robert Buckland outlined his experiences as Lord Chancellor and his proposals for how the role can be reformed.