Time: 1400-1500
Date: Thursday 7 May 2026
Location: 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.
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 and services provided by the House Administration and IPSA, while also providing a chance to connect and network with colleagues from other local offices.
To sign-up to the event and for more information about the roadshows please visit ParliNet | North West and North East Roadshows.
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: 1100
Date: Wednesday 29 April 2026
Location: online via MS Teams
How to join: email MMSST@parliament.uk citing your role and the member you work for, and ask to be added to the mailing list and receive an invitation to the weekly call
*** Please note that this call is only for those in an office management role within an MP’s office.
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: 1100
Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
Location: online via MS Teams
How to join: email MMSST@parliament.uk citing your role and the member you work for, and ask to be added to the mailing list and receive an invitation to the weekly call
*** Please note that this call is only for those in an office management role within an MP’s office.
Time: 1030
Date: Thursday 16 April 2026
Location: Online via MS Teams
With staff from the DVLA.
For booking and further information, please see ACT.
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 the Library Guide on their website, with further resources on Parlinet including a link to the w4mp guide.
Time: 1030 – 1130
Date: Thursday 12 February 2026
Location: Online via MS Teams
Information and booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953
With Tom Powell, Manjit Gheera and Rachael Harker from the Commons Library.
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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 chance to connect and network with colleagues from other local offices.
The agenda will include informative presentations from IPSA and the Home Office, as well as updates and workshops with House Administration services such as the Library.
The roadshow will take place on Wednesday 11 February 2026. Please note that it is open only to parliamentary staffers.
To register to attend, please email MMSST@parliament.uk and you will be sent an outlook invitation and further information.
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 – 1200
Date: Tuesday 13 January 2025
Location: Online via MS Teams
Information and Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953
With Hannah Cromarty and Faye Greaves from the Commons Library.