Special advisers in the centre vs other departments, 2010–25

Source: Institute for Government analysis of Cabinet Office, Special adviser data releases: numbers and costs, 2010–24. Figures for 2024 (post-GE) are derived from departmental transparency releasesNotes: Special advisers working in the centre include those working at No.10, HMT and CO. For 2010–14 this also includes special advisers appointed by the deputy PM during the coalition government. For 2010–13 the latest data release in the year was used. Figures after the 2024 general election reflect all special advisers in government in the given period.Get the dataEmbed Download image
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