Ministers
Captain overboard: Can Tony Abbott survive flawed judgement calls?
Prime Minister Tony Abbott attempts to fend off a leadership challenge.
After the rose garden: lessons from coalition with Nick Harvey and David Willetts
The Institute for Government is delighted to welcome Sir Nick Harvey MP to discuss his new publication.
Governing for the 21st Century: Reflections on Non-Executives in Government
The Institute for Government welcomes Lord Browne to give a keynote speech on his reflections on the role of non-executive directors in Government.
Defence reform - keeping fighting fit. A speech by Michael Fallon
In this speech, the Defence Secretary will reflect on the transformation that has taken place over the past four years in defence.
David Laws MP: A keynote speech on effective government in 2015 and beyond
The Institute welcomes the Rt Hon David Laws MP to give a keynote speech on effective government.
We need to talk about special advisers
It’s time for a grown up discussion about special advisors.
The unelected lynchpin: Why government needs special advisers
How special advisers drive through policy by reconciling many different interests.
Scottish Cabinet reshuffle: gender trouble?
Is the SNP winning the race to become the most representative party in Scotland?
Supporting Ministers to lead – how to create an effective team
This event brings together people who have worked in the heart of ministerial offices to discuss how to create effective support for ministers.
The National Security Council - its history and its future
The National Security Council was one of the coalition government’s first creations in May 2010. The Institute for Government and Whitehall History pr