Ministers
The new Prime Minister needs some stability in his government
While the temptation of a new prime minister is change for change’s sake, the new PM needs to balance this with a commitment to stability.
Becoming secretary of state
MPs with ambitions of being put in charge of a department must prepare, plan and set priorities now if they want to make an impact.
The Prime Minister cannot build a legacy after resigning
Theresa May is trying to secure a legacy beyond Brexit but she will only be remembered for what she did before announcing the date of her departure.
Tracey Crouch
Tracey Crouch was interviewed on 10 July 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
David Ford
David Ford was interviewed on 9 July 2019 for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
The leaked memos are a cause for concern – not their contents
Investigating the latest government leak, rather than pandering to the demands of President Trump, should be the priority for the new Prime Minister.
The new Prime Minister needs to be ready to shift gear from campaigning to governing
Winning a campaign is a very different challenge to running the country – both prime ministerial contenders need to start planning for office now.
Lord O’Shaughnessy
Lord O’Shaughnessy discusses working in policy before becoming a minister, being a Lords minister and the impact of Brexit on the work of DHSC.
Fifteen Minutes of Power: The Uncertain Life of British Ministers
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Peter Riddell, author of Fifteen Minutes of Power: The Uncertain Life of British Ministers, for
Becoming prime minister
All new prime ministers face huge practical challenges of being head of government.