Ministers
Geidt should stay – but only if Johnson strengthens the independent adviser’s role
Lord Geidt should stay on as independent adviser on ministerial interests in return for his role being seriously strengthened
No.10’s Christmas party hangover is serious test of trust in government
The cabinet secretary’s inquiry into the Downing Street Christmas party row is flawed from the outset
Government transparency and ethics: proposed reforms
How the proposed reforms for improving government transparency and ethical standards compare
Hazel Blears
Hazel Blears was interviewed on 29 November 2021 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Johnny Mercer
Johnny Mercer discusses his work on veterans’ issues, trying to pass legislation in parliament. He also discusses working with Boris Johnson.
Estelle Morris
Baroness Morris talks about her six years in DfE, including her perspective as a former teacher and the shift to a targets-orientated culture.
Five steps to higher standards in public life
How the government should strengthen the standards system
Ethical standards in government one-day conference
A special conference exploring problems with the way standards in government are upheld and what can be done to strengthen the system.
In conversation with Gavin Barwell: the inside story of a prime minister’s chief of staff
To mark the publication of Chief of Staff: Notes from Downing Street, Gavin Barwell was in conversation with the Institute for Government’s Dr Catheri
Alun Davies
Alun Davies was interviewed on 12 October 2021 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.