Parliament and the constitution
Putting citizens at the heart of the UK constitution
This guest paper argues that the UK’s model of democracy and government does not put citizens at the heart of decision making – it should.
The Rishi Reshuffle
The IfG podcast team is back to take stock of the last few months – and look ahead to what a lively couple of months might bring for government.
Chloe Smith
Chloe Smith talks about serving as constitution minister under three different PMs, her time in the Truss government, and ministerial maternity cover.
Constitutional change in Northern Ireland
This guest paper explores the constitutional history of Northern Ireland, and the challenges it faces today.
Elected mayors will be undermined by recent changes to the voting system
The next London mayoral election will be the first conducted under first past the post.
The Recess Digest
Dominic Grieve and Baroness Armstrong join us to reveal just how switched off parliamentarians can be on their summer break.
A tale of two bills highlights the government's parliamentary problems
The fates of two very different bills in the run-up to the Commons’ summer recess point to problems ahead for the government’s legislative agenda.
Uxbridge Over Troubled Water?
Will Jennings, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Southampton, joins us after a busy night of polling.
Rebuilding and renewing the constitution
How political parties can rebuild the UK constitution.
Electoral reform would have important constitutional implications beyond general elections
Electoral reform would improve representation in parliament, but for it to bring about further benefits for the UK, wider reform would be needed