Parliament and the constitution
101 uses for a zombie Parliament
A slow down in legislating is no bad thing.
Year Five: the road to election for Whitehall and the political parties
This event marked the launch of two parallel reports which examine the challenges of the final year of this parliament.
One Service, Two Guv'nors
How Whitehall serves the Coalition in the final year.
First contact
Lessons from history on pre-election meetings between the Opposition and Civil Service.
Pre-election Contact between the Civil Service and the Parties: Lessons from 2010
This report focuses on pre-election contacts by the Opposition specifically looking back at the 2010 pre-election contacts.
Year Five: Whitehall and the Parties in the Final Year of Coalition
This report focuses on how the Civil Service should work with the two coalition parties in year five of the coalition as each develops their plans.
Separate space
Lessons from Scotland for the end of coalition.
Separate Space: The Final Year of the Scottish Coalition, 1999-2007
This paper explores the ‘separate space’ system that was set up to enable all major parties to access civil service policy support.
Guest blog: In defence of special advisers
They exist for a reason.
Pre-election policy costings
Practical lessons from overseas.