Parliament and the constitution
Primetime Brexit drama doesn’t tell the whole story for Parliament’s TV audiences
The fireworks on display in the House of Commons risk giving a distorted impression of parliamentary effectiveness.
Parliamentary Monitor 2019: Snapshot
A ‘snapshot’ highlighting some of the most interesting aspects of Parliament’s work in the period before Parliament was unlawfully prorogued.
Voting on Brexit: Parliament’s role
As MPs return from summer recess, the key issue in Parliament will be Brexit and a potential showdown with the government. This event explored what op
Prorogation of parliament: what happens to legislation?
In some circumstances outstanding bills can be carried over into the next parliamentary session. These are referred to as ‘carry-over’ bills.
The prime minister's powers over the date of an early election
The Fixed-term Parliaments Act limited the prime minister’s power over the date of an early election.
Benn Act / EU Withdrawal (No.2) Act
The EU Withdrawal (No.2) Act, known as the ‘Benn Act’, forced the government to act to stop a no-deal Brexit on 31 October.
The Brexit battle is fundamentally changing the constitution
The incredible strain which Brexit has placed on the constitution is causing lasting damage.
Tony Blair keynote speech
As Parliament prepares to return for one of the most important periods in British history, the Institute for Government was delighted to welcome the R
A new Queen’s Speech may be a shop window for an election campaign
Holding a new Queen’s Speech doesn’t alter the parliamentary arithmetic or boost the government’s hopes of making progress with its legislative agenda