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Members’ Office Management Call – 22 April 2026

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This call will discuss Internships with Department for Trade and Business and Members HR.

There will also be the regular weekly updates from the Parliamentary Digital Service, the Parliamentary Security Department, the Human Resources Team, IPSA, and the House of Commons Library.

Time: 1100
Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Location: online via MS Teams
How to join: email MMSST@parliament.uk citing your role and the member you work for, and ask to be added to the mailing list and receive an invitation to the weekly call

*** Please note that this call is only for those in an office management role within an MP’s office.

Upcoming public transport strikes

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Tube strikes are planned in London for the following dates:

  • Tuesday 21 to Wednesday 22 April
  • Thursday 23 to Friday 24 April

All strikes run from 12:00 midday to 12:00 midday the following day, but disruption will continue into the afternoons and evenings of strike days.

Please see the TFL website for full details: https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/strikes

Bus strikes are planned in East London for the following dates:

  • From 05:00 Friday 17 April to 05:00 Saturday 18 April
  • From 05:00 Friday 24 April to 05:00 Saturday 25 April
  • From 05:00 Friday 15 May to 05:00 Saturday 16 May

Services will operate as normal on Thursday 16 April, Thursday 23 April and Thursday 14 May, including night services.

These routes are affected: 8, 25, 205, 425, N8, N25 and N205

Please see the TFL website for full details: https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/strikes

Behind the Speaker’s Chair (virtual event)

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Time: 1200-1300
Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
Location: Online via MS Teams
Booking: Sign up here – parliamentary account holders only

Join us for a panel conversation with staff from the Speaker’s Office, as they discuss their roles, what goes on behind the chair, and how they make Parliament happen.

This event is part of the programme of work called ‘We Make Parliament Happen’, that aims to help colleagues feel part of Parliament and understand how their role contributes to Members.

Parliamentary Pass Holder Entry to Westminster Abbey

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Westminster Abbey offers free entry for Parliamentary Passholders and one guest.

It is not necessary to book in advance, simply go to the North Door visitor entrance and present your pass to the staff in the ticket office.

Please note that the free entry does not extend to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Gallery – there is an additional charge for this.

Make sure to check the opening times shortly before the visit. This is a working church and sometimes needs to close at short notice to allow services to occur.

For further information please contact the Visitor Experience Team on 0207 222 5152 or Tickets@westminster-abbey.org.

Members’ Office Management Call – 15 April 2026

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This call will feature an update on insurances available to MPs, from Tara Cullen.

There will also be the regular weekly updates from the Parliamentary Digital Service, the Parliamentary Security Department, the Human Resources Team, IPSA, and the House of Commons Library.

Time: 1100
Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Location: online via MS Teams
How to join: email MMSST@parliament.uk citing your role and the member you work for, and ask to be added to the mailing list and receive an invitation to the weekly call

*** Please note that this call is only for those in an office management role within an MP’s office.

Training: Staying Safe Across Meta Technologies

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Join the Meta team for a practical training session that will cover key best practices, safety and security features across Meta technologies. Whether you’re new to these tools or looking to strengthen your existing setup, you’ll leave with actionable next steps. 

Time: Noted added 15 April – it looks like this event has been changed to 10:00am
Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Location: Online
Sign up: https://parliament.learningpool.com/enrol/index.php?id=2697

Welcome to Parliament (Members’ Staff Induction)

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Welcome to Parliament.

The new joiner induction sessions are available to book via the ACT portal. If you have a new joiner in your office, please share with them.

This session will welcome you to being part of the Parliamentary community and cover essential information from key House services that will help you to settle in and get off to a good start in your new role.

If you have not yet obtained your parliamentary network access and would like to book, please contact MMSST@parliament.uk

Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Date: 14 April 2026
Location: Online via MS Teams
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1341

Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Date: 18 May 2026
Location: Online via MS Teams
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1341

Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Date: 18 June 2026
Location: Online via MS Teams
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1341

Members’ Office Management Call – 8 April 2026

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This week’s guest speakers on the MOM call will be Dementia UK. Find out about supporting constituents affected by the condition, and how to access free, bespoke training sessions for your team, delivered by dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

Digital will also provide an update on their Enabling Members value stream.

There will also be the regular weekly updates from the Parliamentary Digital Service, the Parliamentary Security Department, the Human Resources Team, IPSA, and the House of Commons Library.

Time: 1100
Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026
Location: online via MS Teams
How to join: email MMSST@parliament.uk citing your role and the member you work for, and ask to be added to the mailing list and receive an invitation to the weekly call

*** Please note that this call is only for those in an office management role within an MP’s office.