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…

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…

Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: 9 July 2026Location: Online via TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=9728 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…

Time: 14:15 – 15:15Date: Thursday 9 July 2026Location: Online and PCHOpen to: parliamentary staffInformation/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…

The Register of Staff Interests is now live on parlinet. All Members’ staff and volunteers who have a parliamentary network account must register their interests within 28 days of receiving their invitation email. To find out more, please see here: Register of Staff Interests

In advance of the debate in Westminster Hall on 1 July looking at the question of second jobs for MPs the House of Commons Library has produced a comprehensive briefing document. It covers the current situation and Code of Conduct, the historical position, and the work of the Committee on Standards in Public Life You…

Training session with the Bank of England Time: 13:00 – 15:00Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026Location: ParliamentFurther information and booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=2339 Inflation, Setting Interest Rates & the MPC Join Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member Megan Greene, for a Lunch & Learn followed by Q&A on how the Bank of England sets interest rates to meet the 2% inflation target.

The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS) team published its annual report for 2025-26. The ICGS was the first scheme of its type in any legislature and underpins the Behaviour Code, which sets out the standards of behaviour expected of everyone in Parliament. You can read the report here: ICGS Annual Report 2025-26.

The London and South East roadshow has been rescheduled for Thursday 10 September 2026. You are invited to attend the upcoming roadshow event for London and South East offices. The event will be delivered by the Members and Members’ staff Services Team (MMSST) in the House of Commons. We really hope that you will be…

Time: 1400Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026Location: Online via MS Teams With Melanie Gower for the Commons Library. For booking and further information, please see ACT.

Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: 2 July 2026Location: Online via TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=9857 The government has set a milestone to deliver 1.5 million new homes over this Parliament to July 2029. This will require building more than 300,000 homes per annum on average, a level of housebuilding that was last achieved in the 1960s. The government says…

Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: 25 June 2026Location: Online via TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=9875 Access to Work is a demand-led grant scheme to help people get, or stay in, work if they have a physical or mental health condition or disability. Funding may pay for things like specialist equipment, support workers such as a British Sign Language interpreter,…

The NATO summit will take place in Ankara on 7 and 8 July. Join Library experts from our International Affairs and Defence team to find out more about the key topics for discussion and what we might expect from the Summit. Time: 10:30 – 11:30Date: 18 June 2026Location: Online via TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=10108

Do you have a constituent with an eating disorder that has been denied NHS care? If you are supporting a constituent who has (either themselves or as a carer) been denied a referral, assessment, information, or treatment for an eating disorder, Beat Eating Disorders’ free casework advisory service may be able to help.  We regularly hear from people whose care is not in line with clinical…

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 – 11:30Date: Tuesday 9 June 2026Location: Online via TeamsBooking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=9727

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…

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…

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 – 16:00Date: 24 June 2026Location: Room O, PCH Find out more here

Time: 1030Date: Thursday 11 June 2026Location: 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 JulyModern information warfare 14:00 – 14:45 (online)How to combat disinformation in the digital age with the House of Commons Library. Tuesday 7 JulyUse, understand and present…

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…

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…

The Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology Read the latest research from POST here: https://post.parliament.uk/ Recent topics include:

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…

Please note the change of date Time: 1800 – 2100Date: Thursday 4 June 2026Location: 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’…

Time: 1400-1500Date: Thursday 7 May 2026Location: Online via MS Teams The 1926 general strike: an ‘unconstitutional’ act or legitimate industrial action?   To mark the centenary of a landmark event in British politics (and the publication of a new book), this talk will explore the background to the strike, its legacy and legality.   Book your place…

The Political Staffer Resource Centre offers recommendations, advice and support for political advisers, their managers, and advocates for reform. It’s an open access resource developed by Professor Jennifer Lees-Marshment at The University of Dundee from research on the human resource management of political staff – see https://www.dundee.ac.uk/political-staffer-resource-centre It shares practical recommendations from interviewing political staffers…

Online talk: Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome awareness month 2026 Time: 1400-1500Date: Thursday 14 May 2026Location: Online via MS TeamsFurther information: Promoting Ehlers Danlos Awareness month or email ParliAble@parliament.uk Did you know? Although at least 1 in 500 people in the UK are diagnosed with Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), many more remain undiagnosed due…

Members’ staff in the Commons and Lords can now apply for tickets for May tours of the Elizabeth Tower. Apply for a ticket (staff only) To apply for a ticket in February, contact the bookings team by 4pm Friday 30 April at visitparliament@parliament.uk with the following information: May tours are running on: Ticket applications must be submitted…

An expert panel explores how parliament should approach the major restoration project, including lessons from other countries and industry. Time: 1230-1330Date: Monday 11 May 2026Location: London, in-person and online The Palace of Westminster is one of the world’s most recognisable historic buildings and the home of the UK parliament. Yet much of the estate is in…

The Members and Members’ staff Services Team will be hosting constituency roadshows in Manchester and Newcastle in May. These events are specifically for Members’ staff and form part of the wider programme of roadshows taking place across the UK.  They offer a valuable opportunity for Members’ staff to deepen their understanding of the wide range of support…

The guest speakers on this call will be from IPSA. 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 29 April 2026Location: online via MS TeamsHow to join: email MMSST@parliament.uk citing your role…

This call will discuss Internships with Department for Trade and Business and Members HR. 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 22 April 2026Location: online via MS TeamsHow to join: email…

Tube strikes are planned in London for the following dates: All strikes run from 12:00 midday to 12:00 midday the following day, but disruption will continue into the afternoons and evenings of strike days. Please see the TFL website for full details: https://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/strikes Bus strikes are planned in East London for the following dates: Services will operate as normal on Thursday 16 April, Thursday 23 April and Thursday 14…

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…

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…

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…

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: Noted added 15 April – it looks like this event has been changed…

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

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…

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…

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…

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

The House of Commons funds and administers a range of insurance policies designed to protect MPs when carrying out their Parliamentary and constituency duties. The insurance policies renew on 1 April every year, and the Certificate of Employer’s Liability is now available on ParliNet. Read more about them here: https://w4mp.org/w4mp-guides/your-office/insurance-for-mps/

IPSA has published the salary ranges for 2026-2027 and they can be found here: London area Non-London area The MP Staff Job Descriptions and Pay Bands can be found here: https://assets.ctfassets.net/s90k6prbkeee/2hvi7wktvZiyHf5OBzWlKZ/df1c98b42f428f91c427d4a305e89176/MP_staff_payranges_2026-27.pdf

CLOSING TODAY! The Wellness Working Group undertakes an anonymous survey of MPs staff to better understand the pressures and effects that our jobs have on our wellbeing.  We are delighted that Dr Weinberg from Salford University has agreed to run the survey again for us this year.  The survey is completely anonymous and a chance…

The Rt. Hon. Angela Rayner M.P. will be the Labour Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network’s guest speaker on 19 March 2026. Please see here for details: https://w4mp.org/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/representation/labour-womens-parliamentary-staff-network/lwpsn-whats-on

The new Working Through Cancer Network was featured this week on page 47 of The House magazine. (The House | If you have cancer, Parliament can be a hard place to work – our new network will help change that) A cross-party group of staffers, is hosting a small, informal launch on Thursday 12 March (drop in 9.30–11am) in the Jubilee Room. It will be a…

Time: 1400-1445Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026Location: Online via YouTubeCost: FreeAudience: Young people aged 14-18, schools, colleges, home educatorsHost: UK Parliament Education and Engagement Team What is Question Time for Women’s History Month?  An online engagement event for students aged 14 to 18, to mark Women’s History Month.    We will be joined by Historian of UK…

Owing to the current situation in Iran, Members of Parliament may be receiving requests for assistance from constituents. There is a new section specific to the situation in Iran at the bottom of the hotlines list and we will endeavour to keep it updated. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has asked British nationals…