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…

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…

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 2025-2026 and they can be found here: London area Non-London area

Time: 1800 – 2100Date: Thursday 21 May 2026Location: London On Thursday May 21st 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…

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…

We’re coming up to the announcement of the 2026 Parliament’s People Awards, which recognise the inspirational teams and individuals who have impressed and shown dedication and commitment to supporting a thriving parliamentary democracy. Anybody working for the House of Commons, House of Lords, the Parliamentary Digital Service, or in a constituency office can nominate a…

Time: 1845Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026Location: Smith Square Hall, London https://www.sinfoniasmithsq.org.uk/event/st-matthews-passion/ Join the Parliament Choir for a performance of JS Bach’s moving St Matthew’s Passion. Setting the description of Christ’s last days from St Matthew’s gospel, the piece gives a moving and powerful portrayal of betrayal, judgement, death and love. The message of  the St Matthew Passion is as…

IPSA year-end webinars will take place on: This webinar will explain what year-end is and outline the essential process that is required from MPs and Proxies at the financial year-end in order to finalise their staffing and business costs accounts accurately. Part of this webinar will be practical to demonstrate how to use IPSA Online…

Launched today: a new national awards programme recognising leadership and impact across the UK Today marks the launch of the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards, recognising and celebrating individuals, teams and organisations across the UK working to prevent abuse and support victims and survivors. With this issue high on the national agenda, the awards, produced by Total Politics, provide a timely platform to recognise leadership, innovation and…

An event from the Labour Women’s Parliamentary Staff Network Time: 1730Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026Location: House of CommonsRSVP: LWPSN@parliament.uk

During the February recess, the Official Report (Hansard) is offering Members’ staff an opportunity to learn how parliamentary proceedings are edited in the Official Report. Spend an hour and a half with us and find out: We finish with a tour of the Hansard offices and the Press Gallery. We will be holding in-person sessions…

Webinar hosted by the Wellness Working Group Time: 1300-1400Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026Location: Online via MS Teams Paladin National Stalking Advocacy Servicehttps://www.paladinservice.co.uk/ Paladin is a trauma-informed service established in 2013, to assist high risk victims of stalking in England and Wales and who support a nationwide network of accredited Independent Stalking Advocacy Caseworkers (ISACs) who ensure…

The Members’ staff Annual Conference will be taking place on Thursday 26 March 2026.  This year, the event will centre on the theme of security and wellbeing and will highlight the crucial role that Members’ staff play in making parliament happen in Westminster and in the constituency.   The full-day event will feature practical workshops, external guest speakers, and plenty of opportunities for Members’ staff…

Westminster Wanderers FC are an adult men’s FA standard football club, competing in the Southern Sunday Football League and also organising social football. We are seeking new players to play our weekly social football match, which has been going for at least 10 years. We play an 8-a-side game at Pimlico Academy every week on…

An event hosted by the Wellness Working Group Time: 1400-1500Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026Location: Online via Teams Please join Kate Golding, Jo Rees and Sarah Hussey for a short introduction to autism, dyslexia and ADHD where you will enter the world of neurodivergence. We are experts by lived experience as well as by profession and…

For MPs and their staff. Time: 0900-1700 – drop in, no need to book a slotDate: Tuesday 27 January 2026Location: Member Hub, Portcullis House Come along and meet the Ombudsman directly to find out more about the complaints process, meet with PHSO colleagues, including Senior Caseworkers and the Policy and Public Affairs Team and learn…

A research briefing from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST). Find out by reading the research briefing here: Access to Justice: Legal aid and services

Changes have recently been made to the business travel and personal accident insurance policies. To find out more, see here: ParliNet | Updates to business travel and personal accident insurance

Time: 1030 – 1130Date: Thursday 12 February 2026Location: Online via MS TeamsInformation and booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953 With Tom Powell, Manjit Gheera and Rachael Harker from the Commons Library.

Sign up now! The MMSST will be hosting a roadshow event in the Midlands this February.   The event forms part of a wider programme of roadshows taking place across the UK this year and offers a valuable opportunity to deepen your understanding of the wide range of support and services available to you, while also providing a…

The Labour Staff Economy Network (LSEN) is a new group for Labour staff interested in progressive economic policy. For details and information about how to join, please see here: Labour Staff Economy Network

Parliament Choir rehearses every Monday during sitting weeks from 18:15 to 20:15 in St. Mary Undercroft. For more information, see here: https://w4mp.org/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/sports-and-social-groups/parliament-choir/

Have you heard of the CSSC? It’s a fantastic organisation which supports its members with physical, financial and mental wellbeing, as well as providing hundreds of other benefits. Staff of MPs and Peers are eligible to join. See our page here for further information: https://w4mp.org/w4mp/w4mp-guides/groups-which-staff-can-join/cssc/

Bookings for Summer Term (April to July 2026) open at 10am on 28 January. Get ready to book your Summer Term (April to July 2026) visit. Register on the booking portal to view available slots and book your Summer Term visit when Summer Term bookings open. All schools wanting to book a school visit will need to…

The government is consulting the public to aid decision-making on the terms for the BBC Charter’s renewal and any changes needed to help the BBC to continue to serve the public. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 10 March 2026 You can read the Green Paper and the consultation questions here There is also a…

Research briefing from POST Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in UK workplaces. How is it being used, and what are the impacts on job opportunities and working conditions? Read the research briefing from POST here: https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-0757

Time: 1100 – 1200Date: Tuesday 13 January 2025Location: Online via MS TeamsInformation and Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953 With Hannah Cromarty and Faye Greaves from the Commons Library.

Following decisions from the Administration Committee, Lords Services Committee and House of Commons Commission, two changes to how these tours are booked and delivered will come into effect from 2 January 2026. These changes are intended to provide a simplified, more flexible system for schools and constituents.  Read about the changes here on Parlinet – Changes to Member-sponsored…

Time: 1400 – 1500Date: 28 January 2026Location: Online To mark Data Privacy Day, the Information Commissioner’s Office is delivering a webinar for Members and their staff. This is your opportunity to find out more about data protection law, including: There will also be lots of time to answer any questions you have. The session will…

The Labour Women’s Parliamentary Network invites you to a screening of Jacinta Ardern: Prime Minister. Time: 17:30Date: Wednesday 21 January 2026Location: Houses of ParliamentLimited places; RSVP essential. For further details, see here: LWPSN – What’s On

Time: 1400 – 1500Date: 11 December 2025Location: Online via TeamsSign up link: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=8325 The relationship between church and state is a very old feature of the UK constitution but also little understood. This Library talk will explore the historical foundations of the UK’s two established churches – England and Scotland – how their relationship with…

Time: 1400-1415Date: every sitting Monday Each session will run through the business in the Chamber for the week with a focus on how Members might engage and the expected timings.  Email the Centre of Excellence on ppcoe@parliament.uk to be forwarded an invite. 

This year’s House Services Fair will take place from Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 December. The Fair is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about the brilliant work teams from across the House do every day to make Parliament happen. Get involved  For more information visit ParliNet | Visit the House Service Fair