Ministers
Stephen Farry
Dr Stephen Farry was interviewed on 14 September 2021 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Máirtín Ó Muilleoir
Máirtín Ó Muilleoir reflects on his time in the Northern Ireland executive, implications of the EU referendum, and the 2017 collapse of the executive.
Special advisers’ code of conduct
The special advisers’ code of conduct sets out the rules and standards of conduct that special advisers to UK government ministers must abide by.
Boardman review needs to lead to change in government
What matters is that changes follow from Nigel Boardman’s review
The ministerial powers proposed in the Health and Care Bill should not be granted
Nicholas Timmins unpicks the latest government plans to reform the NHS
Updating the ministerial code
The ministerial code is not working, is being undermined by the prime minister and requires urgent reform.
Matt Hancock’s resignation is also Boris Johnson’s failure
While Matt Hancock eventually resigned for his breach of Covid rules, the reaction to his behaviour should be a wake-up call to the government
The questions about advisers that must follow the Matt Hancock affair
Dr Catherine Haddon says the problems of how publicly funded government advisers are appointed is not a matter the government can consider closed
Andrew Lansley
Andrew Lansley reflects on the development of the 2012 Health and Social Care Act, and on its legacy on the NHS.
Pressure is growing on Johnson to reset his approach to ethical standards
Tim Durrant is sceptical about whether Johnson will rise to the occasion and demonstrate his commitment to uphold ethical standards in government