Chapter 2 Web links to data sets

Chapter two: Leadership from the top

  1. Comparative view of prime ministerial popularity

This easy-to-use data set tracks global leader approval ratings. With a primary focus on the UK, you can see just how volatile prime ministerial popularity is and how this might in turn effect prime ministerial power. This links very much to the idea of ‘power over’ and ‘power to’, explored within chapter two.

https://morningconsult.com/form/global-leader-approval/#section-53

  1. Ministers take on how to be effective in Government

This dataset has a qualitative focus rather than quantitative. The Institute for Government presents its archival records detailing the work of ministers in their own words. It discusses what is required of an effective government minister and the challenges they face. This links to the discussion of the prime ministerial power to fire ministers, cabinet reshuffles, a core executive, and the concept of power to and power over.

https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/ministers-reflect/

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