Ministers
Protecting special advisers is good for government
SpAds could do their jobs better if they were provided with clearer employment protection and professional support of their own
Ministers and senior civil servants should respect each other – and the rule of law
Reports that the Home Office is “at war” and that the home secretary is trying to remove her permanent secretary are damaging for the government
The reshuffle has left No.10 supreme – and that could lead to new battles
A combination of an uncompromising approach and ministerial inexperience may create problems on Northern Ireland, Brexit and the courts
The role of the PM is more important than Alok Sharma’s when it comes to COP26
The decision to give the job of preparing for the global climate summit to a minister also running a major department reduces the chances of success
The reshuffle demonstrates the PM’s power – but does not mean the end of the Treasury
While Sajid Javid’s departure will make things easier for No.10 in the short term, his former department cannot be side-lined for long
New ministers should be given time to understand their roles
Newly appointed ministers are facing a busy few days, but both they and government will benefit if they are given time to understand their roles
Boris Johnson government reshuffle - February 2020
Boris Johnson is conducting a reshuffle of his government. Follow the latest developments and analysis from the team at the IfG.
How government reshuffles go wrong – and why it happens so often
Some reshuffles are planned well in advance and some are sudden but they all have the potential to go off-course.
The reshuffle will show whether the government is serious about shaking up the civil service
If the government is serious about reforming the civil service and making changes stick, then it must prioritise and prepare for the long haul
In conversation with Geoffrey Cox QC MP
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome The Rt Hon Geoffrey Cox QC MP to discuss the role of the attorney general.