During Boris Johnson’s tenure as Prime Minister, the UK experienced extreme turbulence related to the standards of ministerial behaviour. It wasn’t so much that ministers were behaving particularly badly, this happens to varying degrees during every … [Read more...] about The 2024 Ministerial Code: Weak Reforms and Missed Opportunities
Ministerial Code
Can Labour Score ‘Quick Wins’ on Constitutional Reform?
With a Commons majority of 174, the new Labour government seems unassailable. Sir Keir Starmer could theoretically enact a policy programme entirely of his choosing without fear of being stymied by the parliamentary arithmetic. A powerful … [Read more...] about Can Labour Score ‘Quick Wins’ on Constitutional Reform?
Braverman’s new world
Words scarcely do justice to the turbulence of the last two months. With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a new head of state, two new prime ministers, two new chancellors, countless ministerial appointments and resignations, economic turmoil and the … [Read more...] about Braverman’s new world