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Need a refresher on the Representation of the People Bill? As the bill is carried over into the next parliamentary session, this talk can help you get the facts on the main points of the bill, key changes at committee and more.
Time: 10:30 – 11:30
Date: Tuesday 9 June 2026
Location: Online via Teams
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=9727
Applications for this amazing opportunity for aspiring political journalists are now open, and the deadline for applications is 22 June 2026.
Total Politics Group is proud to announce the return of the Lord Cormack Fellowship, a paid editorial and political journalism fellowship with The House magazine, Parliament’s independent and cross-party publication.
The fellowship is named in honour of Lord Patrick Cormack, the late politician, author and journalist who co-founded The House. Generously supported by his family, the scheme reflects Lord Cormack’s deep-rooted values of editorial impartiality, cross-party collaboration, and respect for the institution of Parliament.
The Lord Cormack Fellowship is open to individuals over the age of 18 and will run from July 6 to August 7 2026; it has been designed to be fully accessible. The selected fellow will be paid the London Living Wage during the first week in London, with accommodation provided by the Royal Foundation of St Katharine for those who require it. The fellow will also receive our standard freelance fee for any work published in the magazine.
Please see here for full details: The House Magazine’s Lord Cormack Fellowship
The Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing Service will be joined by representatives from NHS Blood and Transplant to offer members of the Parliamentary community the chance to find out their blood type and learn more about blood donation.
Time: 10:00 – 16:00
Date: 24 June 2026
Location: Room O, PCH
Time: 1030
Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
Location: Online via Teams
With Nerys Roberts and Rob Long from the Commons Library
For booking and further information, please see ACT.
Bitesize online training sessions for parliamentary staff, provided by the UK’s leading experts including the House of Commons Library, ONS and OSR.
For more information and registration for these sessions, please visit the Evidence Week website
Monday 6 July
Modern information warfare 14:00 – 14:45 (online)
How to combat disinformation in the digital age with the House of Commons Library.
Tuesday 7 July
Use, understand and present numbers well in your work 14:00 – 14:45 (online)
Find out how the Code of Practice for Statistics can help – with the Office for Statistics Regulation.
Wednesday 8 July
Risk Know-How 14:00 – 14:45 (online)
How to understand and present risks effectively with Risk Know-How.
Thursday 9 July
Are you using a reliable survey? 11:00 – 11:45 (online)
How to spot trustworthy survey data with the National Centre for Social Research.
AI fakes 14:00 – 14:45 (online)
What to check with Full Fact.
Friday 10 July
How could changes in different industries and products affect the UK economy? 11:00 – 11:45 (online)
Get trained to use the unique UK calculator with the Office for National Statistics.
How to use spatial insights 14:00 – 14:45 (online)
Access to geographic data that can help address local challenges with Smart Data Research UK.
Ever wondered what it takes to keep the House of Commons Chamber running smoothly?
The Serjeant at Arms and his team play a vital role in maintaining order in the House of Commons Chamber, galleries, and committees when the House is sitting.
Join Serjeant at Arms, Ugbana Oyet, alongside members of the Doorkeeper Team, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at their work. This session will offer insights into the history of the SAA Team, their current responsibilities and how they support Members and Members’ staff to make parliament happen.
Booking information
Thinking about a job in politics?
Aged between 18 and 24?
Come and develop your skills for future involvement in public service and campaigns.
The two day bootcamp will run on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 July. The first day will be held in Westminster and the second in Leighton Buzzard.
To apply, please fill in this application form by Friday 12th June
The Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology
Read the latest research from POST here: https://post.parliament.uk/
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If you watched the State Opening of Parliament coverage on TV and were inspired to find out more, book a tour of the Palace of Westminster to see where the action happens! Choose a self‑guided audio tour or a fully guided experience and step inside this iconic building to explore its famous spaces for yourself.
Follow the King’s footsteps through the Royal Gallery to marvel at the ornate gold Sovereign’s Throne in the House of Lords. Trace the historic route of Black Rod through Central Lobby to the House of Commons, where the time‑honoured ritual of three ceremonial knocks summons MPs to the House of Lords. Look closely at the Commons chamber door and you can still see the marks left by hundreds of years of this tradition.
Tours are available on Saturdays until the end of the year and selected weekdays during holiday periods, including May half-term.
To book a tour, please visit the UK Parliament website.
Please note the change of date
Time: 1800 – 2100
Date: Thursday 4 June 2026
Location: London
On Thursday 4 June 2026 at 6pm-9pm before the Whitsun recess, the Royal British Legion is planning to hold a reception in Westminster for members of parliamentary staff in London.
The aim of this event will be to inform Members’ staff about the work of RBL, the 2026 Armed Forces Bill, and how we can help with casework support for the Armed Forces community in constituencies across the country.
Buffet and drinks will be provided, and there will also be a bar.
Please do let us know at PublicAffairs@britishlegion.org.uk if you can attend, and if you would like to bring any other staff with you.