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The Staff Room

Have you signed up to receive The House magazine’s bi-weekly e-newsletter, The Staff Room, written by and for MPs’ staff? It’s got everything you want to know about navigating the job, getting to know the working community, and having a little fun on the side. It meets the increasing professionalisation needs of its audience; you’ll learn how…

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Members’ Staff Tours of Derby Gate Library

Not sure where to find it and want to know more about the services offered here? Why not come on a tour of the Derby Gate Library. Tours will be running at 10am and 2pm on the following dates: Tours are expected to last approx. 20minutes. A maximum of 10 people per tour.: The tour…

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London and Parliament: From the Medieval to the Modern

Join the History of Parliament’s experts to explore London’s political and parliamentary history. Time: 20:30 – 21:30Date: 17 March 2025Location: Jubilee Room, Westminster Hall In collaboration with University College London (UCL), the History of Parliament trust invites you to explore London’s political and parliamentary history from the medieval period to the modern day. The event will…

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Vote Office Training

Find out about the Vote Office’s full range of services, including parliamentary and government papers available from their offices as well as their digital services. Introduction to the Vote Office (talk & Q&A, 30 min)Time: 13:00 – 13:30Date: 17 March 2025Location: Online Vote Office Papers: an Introduction (talk & Q&A, 30 min)Time: 13:00 – 13:30Date:…

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ParliGender: career progression and leadership

Join ParliGender for this lunch time event hearing from two inspiring female leaders in Parliament. Time: 12:45 – 13:30Date: 17 March 2025Location: Online Please see this Intranet post for further information: ParliNet | ParliGender: career progression and leadership

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Dr. Bike

Dr Bike is a regular recurring repair service that the Environment Team have provided free of charge to cyclists across the estate. Time: 08:00 – 16:00Date: 18 March 2025Location: State Officers Court

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Introduction to British Sign Language

A new online course has become available for Members’ staff – an introduction to British Sign Language. If you would be interested in joining the waiting list for this course, please follow this link: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=2366

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Welcome to Parliament (Members’ Staff Induction)

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…

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Caseworker Discussion Forum: Police complaints system (England & Wales)

The topic for March’s forum meeting will be the Police complaints system (England & Wales). We’ll be joined by William Downs from the Library’s Home Affairs Section for an overview of the police complaints and conduct system, including recent changes to the conduct system, common misunderstandings of police complaints and a Q&A. Time: 14:30 –…

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Members’ Staff Annual Conference 2025

The Members and Members’ Staff Services Team (MMSST) invites you to attend the first ever Members’ Staff Annual Conference. The event will take place on Wednesday 19 March 2025, and will be a hybrid event with spaces available to attend in-person (Portcullis House) and online via Teams. The conference will spotlight the crucial role that Members’ staff…

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