The ticket ballot for August staff tours of the Elizabeth Tower is now open.
Apply for a ticket
To apply for a ticket in July, contact the bookings team by 5pm Thursday 30 July at visitparliament@parliament.uk with the following information:
your name;
parliamentary mail address;
the tour dates you are available for.
August tours are running on:
Thursday 6 August 9:45am
Thursday 20 August 3.45pm
Friday 28 August 2.45pm
Ticket applications must be submitted by 5pm Thursday 30 July. A ballot of tickets will then take place with booking confirmations by 5pm on Friday 31 July. Emails confirming unsuccessful applications will also be sent after the ballot has been drawn. Ticket allocations can’t be changed at this point, so please only apply for dates for which you are available.
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
MPs staff are required to make an entry on the Register of Interests of Members’ Staff.
If you were already registered until the old system, you will need to re-register on the new online portal.
The deadline for existing staff to complete their entry is Monday 20 July 2026 (extended from 19 July). If you haven’t yet done it, even if you don’t have anything to register, please go and do it now!
BBC Research & Development is the cutting-edge team within the BBC responsible for many innovations in broadcasting and online technologies over the decades, like colour, stereo, and DAB – you can find out more about their history in this article from the BBC 100 website.
They publish a range of accessible articles on their website, and have a regular podcast. Now they have launched a newsletter to help people stay up to date with their latest work in technology, engineering and research.
There are two options:
email alerts sent each time a new article is published on the R&D website
an occasional roundup that collects recent articles.
The House of Commons Library has created an interactive dashboard shows deprivation data for constituencies and small areas in England and you can find it here: Constituency data: Deprivation in England
1 in 2 of us will be affected by cancer in our lifetime, yet many people across the parliamentary community still navigate a diagnosis quietly and alone.
The Parliamentary Working Through Cancer Network exists to ensure no one has to face that journey by themselves. We provide a safe space for anyone in the parliamentary estate affected by cancer, whether as a patient, a carer supporting a loved one, a colleague, or a line manager.
What we do:
Practical Peer Support: We are developing a confidential peer-to-peer buddying system connecting individuals with shared lived experiences.
Resources & Guidance: We provide clear guidance, information, and tools to help line managers confidently navigate employment policies, workplace adjustments and phased returns to work.
Regular Events: We host regular hybrid events, discussions and informative sessions to raise awareness and foster a supportive workplace culture. This includes high-profile discussions, such as our recent event with Wes Streeting, where he shared his personal experiences of navigating a cancer diagnosis while working in politics.
Get Involved
Whether you need support, want to volunteer as a buddy, or simply wish to champion our work, everyone is welcome.
The External Services Fair will be returning this year on Thursday 22 October 2026. This event is designed to give Members and Members’ staff the opportunity to engage directly with a range of external bodies that support you in your casework. This is a unique opportunity to connect with representatives from a range of Government Departments and External Organisations.
We are asking for your suggestions on which Government Departments and external organisations you would like to be represented at the event this year. Please complete this short form to share your suggestions: External Services Fair 2026 – Fill in form
Join Hansard reporters for a 90-minute session in which we explain how we accurately report Members’ speeches and the proceedings of Parliament. We talk about who are our readers are, the challenges of parliamentary reporting and which are the most popular debates, and we finish up with a tour of our offices and where we sit in the Chamber to best see all the action.
We are holding sessions on the mornings and afternoons of Tuesday 21 and Tuesday 28 July, at 11 am and 1.30 pm. You don’t need to have any prior knowledge of Hansard to come along, and we welcome staff from all parts of the House.
This talk will analyse the decisions made on local government reorganisation in March 2026, and the implications of any developments since. It will then reiterate the timetable for the implementation of the policy. It will also trace the implications for Government decisions on the remainder of two-tier areas in England.
Time: 14:15 – 15:15 Date: Thursday 9 July 2026 Location: Online and PCH Open to: parliamentary staff Information/booking: dan.horrocks@parliament.uk
You are warmly invited to the next Working Through Cancer Network event where you can hear more about the purpose of the network, the support we are building and how to get involved.
We are delighted that The Rt Hon Wes Streeting MP, former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, will be joining us to speak about his personal experience of cancer, the challenges of balancing treatment with public life and the insights he has gained from navigating a cancer diagnosis whilst serving in one of the most senior roles in Government.
About the Network The Working Through Cancer Network exists to support parliamentary staff and others affected by cancer — whether as a patient, carer, line manager, or colleague. We are also developing practical support, including a buddy system and guidance for navigating the help available in Parliament.
RSVP If you’re planning to attend, in person or online, please RSVP to dan.horrocks@parliament.uk so we can get an idea of numbers.
We hope you will be able to join us for what promises to be a thoughtful and inspiring discussion.
