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Caseworker Discussion Forum – SEND reform in England
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.
Evidence Week 2026 – from 6 July 2026
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…
Making the Chamber work: Behind the scenes with the Serjeant at Arms Team
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…
A 2-day bootcamp for 18-24 year olds who want to work in politics
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…
Research from POST
The Parliamentary Office for Science and Technology Read the latest research from POST here: https://post.parliament.uk/ Recent topics include:
Visit the Palace of Westminster
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…
Royal British Legion parliamentary staff event
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’…
Library talk: The 1926 general strike
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…
New open access online Political Staffer Resource Centre
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…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome awareness month 2026
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…