Parliament and the constitution
Electoral systems across the UK
The devolved legislatures are elected using different voting systems to the first-past-the-post system. How do they work?
Rules for funding for political parties
How much funding do political parties receive?
The reshuffle has left No.10 supreme – and that could lead to new battles
A combination of an uncompromising approach and ministerial inexperience may create problems on Northern Ireland, Brexit and the courts
The attorney general should not always be a ‘team player’
The cabinet should not expect the next attorney general to 'massage' legal advice to make it more palatable
In conversation with Geoffrey Cox QC MP
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome The Rt Hon Geoffrey Cox QC MP to discuss the role of the attorney general.
Legal advice in government: in conversation with the Treasury Solicitor
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Sir Jonathan Jones KCB QC, Treasury Solicitor.
Should the UK reform the international departments of government after Brexit?
Our panel discussed whether the current arrangement supports foreign policy objectives and whether changes should be made.
The power to call early elections: what next for the Fixed-term Parliaments Act?
The government has announced its intention to repeal the Fixed-term Parliaments Act (FTPA).
The government’s constitutional commission: what should it cover?
This expert panel discussed what issues the new commission should address, and recommendations to ensure the body is as effective as possible.
Director's Annual Lecture 2020
The Institute for Government hosted the annual lecture by its director, Bronwen Maddox.