Ministers
The FCDO: is the reunification of foreign and development policy working?
Sir Alan Duncan and Sarah Champion MP joined us for this event on whether the FCO and DfID merger has been a success.
The stakes of ‘partygate’ are higher than Boris Johnson’s future
Reasserting the principle that ministers tell the truth in parliament is more important than the prime minister’s immediate career prospects
Reforming No10 should be about more than Boris Johnson’s partygate response
Tinkering with the centre of government is too important to be a rapid response to the partygate scandal
Boris Johnson's partygate fine has not ended questions about rule breaking in No.10
We now know for sure that the prime minister – and the chancellor – broke Covid lockdown rules. That does not mean there is not still more to find out
The future of UK defence: In conversation with MoD Permanent Secretary David Williams and Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin
The Institute for Government was delighted to host MoD Permanent Secretary David Williams alongside Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radaki
“Partygate” investigations
Partygate refers to the allegations of gatherings and parties taking place during the Covid lockdowns in 2020.
How to fix Westminster's WhatsApp problem
To guard against poor decision making and reduced transparency, more coherent – and better enforced – guidance is needed
WhatsApp in government
Government must introduce rigorous WhatsApp guidance for ministers, special advisers and officials.
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.
Resignations and resets – Boris Johnson’s new No. 10
This special edition of Inside Briefing asks whether Boris Johnson’s reset of Number 10 will make a difference to his premiership.