Parliament and the constitution
Harry, Meghan and the Queen: the questions a family feud poses about the monarchy’s future
The bigger fall out in the monarchy may come with the constitutional problems facing the succession
Ministerial maternity leave bill highlights need to bring politicians’ rights into 21st century
This piecemeal change to ministerial maternity leave highlights the need for a comprehensive review of the employment rights of politicians
What next for the House of Commons? In conversation with Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP, former Leader of the House of Commons, to discuss 'what next for t
Government spending: how does parliament approve it?
The government lays out its principal financial plans for the year in the budget.
How should parliament scrutinise the post-Brexit UK–EU relationship?
This event explored how both the Commons and the Lords should hold the government to account, and whether parliament has the committee structures and
The UK’s new relationship with the EU will still require parliamentary scrutiny
The government should recognise that parliament still has an important role to play in scrutinising the future UK–EU relationship
Failure to prepare is not a reason for governments to postpone elections
Akash Paun says ministers explore all possible ways to organise the elections safely before putting democracy on hold
The Brexit deal is the latest case of the government’s disregard for parliamentary scrutiny
The compressed scrutiny of the Brexit deal is the latest example of the government's dismissive approach of parliament
Official opposition
As the second largest party in the House of Commons, the Labour Party is the current official opposition.
What does a Biden presidency mean for the UK?
Joe Biden is set to become the 46th US president. But what will a Biden presidency mean for the UK, including the trade deal it wants so much?