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POST – The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is an impartial research and knowledge exchange service based in the UK Parliament. POST works to ensure members of parliament from both Houses have access to the latest evidence and expertise on complex and emerging topics. It is a valuable resource for parliamentarians looking for clear, impartial…
Vote Office Training
Monday, 23rd June 2025Vote Office Tour (45 min)Join us to learn more about the history of the office and the work we do tosupport Chamber business on a daily basis.1pm (45 min): Registration essential Tuesday, 24th June 2025, 1pm (30 min; MS Teams)Vote Office: Understanding the daily business papersLearn how to navigate the Order Paper…
Are you a Reservist in Parliament?
Wednesday 25 June is Reserve Forces Day. Have a look here to see what’s happening in Parliament: Calling all members of the Reserve Forces
Library talk: NATO summit preview and the UK armed forces
The government is expected to set out its defence and foreign policy priorities before the NATO summit. This talk will highlight the key points and lookahead to the main topics of discussion for NATO at its summit on 24-26 June. Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: Thursday 19 June 2025Location: Online Via TeamsRegistration: Via ACT
Library Talk: Local government reorganisation
The government has asked all two-tier local government areas in England to produce unitary reorganisation plans. This talk will assess the initial proposals and indications of the Government’s thinking. Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: Thursday 12 June 2025Location: Online via TeamsRegistration: On Act
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…
Total Politics Group Launches The House Magazine Lord Cormack Fellowship
Total Politics Group is proud to announce the launch of the Lord Cormack Fellowship, a new paid, month-long 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…
NATO summit preview and the UK armed forces
House of Commons Library Talk Session outline The government is expected to set out its defence and foreign policy priorities before the NATO summit. This talk will highlight the key points and lookahead to the main topics of discussion for NATO at its summit on 24-26 June. Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: 19 June 2025Location: OnlineRegistration:…
ParliCARE cuppa and catch-up
Please join ParliCARE for an in-person coffee catch-up, and to connect with others who care. Our in-person ‘coffee catch up’ gives Parliament’s current and future carers the chance to connect and build helpful support networks. Time: 12:30 – 13:30Date: Tuesday 10 June 2025Location: Portcullis House Atrium – look for the ParliCARE banner ParliCARE is a…
Meet the Director: Research and Information
Time: 11:30 – 14:00Date: Tuesday 10 June 2025Location: Portcullis House Hub Directors from key House Administration teams that provide services to Members will be available to answer your questions, listen to your feedback, or if you just want to learn more about how their teams can support you in carrying out your parliamentary duties. Meet: