Ministers
Boris Johnson government formation - 2019 general election
Following the Conservatives’ general election victory, Prime Minister Boris Johnson conducts a small reshuffle. Follow the latest developments.
Pay attention to what the next prime minister does, not what he says, in his first 24 hours
The decisions taken by the prime minister will tell us more about his government than the first speech he gives in Downing Street.
Being prime minister means taking responsibility for how you shape your premiership
Every prime minister tries to define their premiership through achievements, but their achievements will be determined by their personal approach.
Caretaker government
The phrase ‘caretaker government’ describes a government that holds office subject to certain temporary restrictions on what it may do.
New ministers will need to prioritise to get things done in office
A new cast of junior ministers must choose a small number of areas to focus on if they want get things done in office.
Gavin Barwell
Gavin Barwell was interviewed on 9 December 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Becoming a junior minister
How junior ministers can make the most of their time in office.
Creating and dismantling government departments
The direct costs of creating a new department start at £15 million.
Philip Hammond
Philip Hammond reflects on his nine years in government. He discusses his relationship with Theresa May and how Brexit affected the government.
Parliamentary private secretaries
A parliamentary private secretary (PPS) is an MP who serves as an unpaid assistant to a government minister.