Independent journalism and research from the heart of UK politics.

Hello. My name is Jake. I am a London based independent journalist and researcher.

I have one aim.

‘Figuring out how Government works.’

Not just the political gossip and typical backstabbing (although it is hard to avoid) but also the machinery that makes the whole thing tick.

Each post here will be centred around this noble ambition to help you understand the innerworkings of Westminster and Whitehall.

From me you can expect posts about the United Kingdom’s current affairs, reflections on books I have read and interviews with civil servants, diplomats and politicians.