Research briefings, Insights, Debate Packs and more
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research/
The Commons Library provides an impartial research and information service for MPs and their staff. It publishes politically-impartial policy analysis and statistical research, free for all to read. Explore quick-read articles, in-depth research, and interactive data visualisations.
The Library also provides research of the weekly business of the House of Commons: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/this-week/.
Types of Research
Research briefings: In-depth analysis of bills, legislation, policy and topical issues. Read quick summaries online and download the corresponding PDF documents to access the full analysis.
Insights: Quick-read articles on current issues. These are published in line with topical events and provide need-to-know information on local and global topics.
Debate Packs: Research that is produced in relation to debates taking place in the Commons Chamber and Westminster Hall. They contain background information, parliamentary and press material, and suggested further reading.
Data tools and resources: Browse datasets and interactive dashboard on a range of topics. View our Constituency Dashboard for headline statistics about your constituency, explore parliamentary and elections data, and get the latest data on the economy.
Constituency casework articles: FAQs and quick explainers to help caseworkers with a range of constituent queries.
Research by Topic
The Commons Library research can be viewed by topic and sub-topic. The links to these listings can be saved as bookmarks so you can go straight to the subjects you are interested in.
- Brexit and EU-UK Relations
- Coronavirus
- Economy, Business and Transport
- Home Affairs
- Parliament and Elections
- Science, Environment and Technology
- Social Policy
- World Affairs
Research from the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) is a bicameral body within Parliament which produces impartial, timely and peer-reviewed research, on topics such as biology, health, energy, environment and physical and social sciences.
Find out more about POST: https://post.parliament.uk/about-us/.
Types of Research
POSTNotes: Four-page research briefings reviewing emerging areas of research.
POSTBriefs: Dynamic and strategic syntheses, produced rapidly in response to current affairs or the work of select committees.
Rapid responses: Rapid response content published within weeks of important research developments, produced to brief parliamentarians.
