Parliament and the constitution
No need to be scared of minority government; just think positive
The UK has just about got used to the idea of coalition – but this unpredictable election may make even a formal coalition non-viable.
Might Cameron shut Parliament early?
Hannah White asks whether the Prime Minister might call an early halt to business in Parliament.
Governing with no majority - How would a minority government work at Westminster?
The Institute for Government hosts an event to consider the prospects of a minority government emerging, and discuss how such a government might work.
Second time around? Lessons for another coalition
Brokering agreement would be much tougher this time round.
Reshaping government
This report examines the impact of structural reforms on government effectiveness.
One direction: first accounting officer ministerial direction published since 2010
Is it a crisis of civil service confidence in ministers?
Governing in an ever-looser union
Governing is increasingly difficult in our ever-looser union. But there are ways to make it easier.
The UK Constitution and the 2015 Election
This short paper sets out the general guidance on government and civil service activity in the 2015 election period.
A harder bargain
Nick Harvey MP urges his Lib Dem colleagues to play hardball in any future coalition talks.
Captain overboard: Can Tony Abbott survive flawed judgement calls?
Prime Minister Tony Abbott attempts to fend off a leadership challenge.