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Behind the Speaker’s Chair (virtual event)

Time: 1200-1300Date: Thursday 23 April 2026Location: Online via MS TeamsBooking: 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…

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Parliamentary Pass Holder Entry to Westminster Abbey

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…

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Members’ Office Management Call – 15 April 2026

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: 1100Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026Location: online via MS TeamsHow to join: email…

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Training: Staying Safe Across Meta Technologies

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: 1100 – 1200Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026Location: OnlineSign up: https://parliament.learningpool.com/enrol/index.php?id=2697

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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 – DVLA

Time: 1030Date: Thursday 16 April 2026Location: Online via MS Teams With staff from the DVLA. For booking and further information, please see ACT.

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Members’ Office Management Call – 8 April 2026

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…

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Caseworker Guides from w4mp and the Library

The House of Commons Library and w4mp have published two new guides to casework to help you and your office handle questions, casework and conversations with constituents. Find out what MPs offices can and can’t help with, explore casework resources, get information for constituents and discover how to navigate the grey areas. You can find…

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POLITICO PRO UK: Parliamentary access

POLITICO offers in-depth briefings and alerts from the corridors of Parliament, Whitehall and beyond. All MPs and staffers are eligible to receive POLITICO Pro U.K. newsletters as part of the corporate license. Sign up here to start receiving: At no additional cost. Join hundreds of your colleagues who are already taking advantage of our exclusive intelligence. Sign up now. esThe coverage…

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Free Benefits Rates Poster from the Benefits Training Company

The Benefits Rates Training Company has produced a free benefits rates poster for 2026-2027 which can be found here: https://www.benefitstraining.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/bt_benefit_rates_poster_march_2026.pdf

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