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Life after Westminster

There are multiple Career Opportunities for Former Researchers Transitioning from Parliament Working as a researcher for a Member of Parliament in Westminster, provides invaluable experience…

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Why are Urgent Questions so key to Parliamentary Democracy ?

Urgent Questions play a vital role in parliamentary democracy for several reasons: Executive Accountability: They allow Members of Parliament (MPs) to hold the government accountable…

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Private Member’s Bill case study

The Homelessness Reduction Act,  started off as a private member’s bill. It was introduced by Bob Blackman MP Conservative Member of Parliament for Harrow East…

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Successful Private Members’ Bills

Private Members’ Bills (PMBs) in the UK Parliament are introduced by Members of Parliament (MPs) or Members of the House of Lords who are not…

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How Whitehall Influences Policy Making

Whitehall’s influence on policy making in the UK is significant, as it plays a central role in developing, implementing, and evaluating government policies across a…

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The crucial nature of Parliamentary Questions

Parliamentary Questions play a crucial role in the Westminster system of governance, which is practiced in the United Kingdom and in several other countries around…

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Understanding the work & role of Stormont

Stormont is the seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly, the devolved legislature for Northern Ireland. It is located in Belfast, the capital city of Northern…

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The Scottish Parliament & Westminster

The Scottish Parliament and Westminster (the UK Parliament) have distinct procedural differences due to their respective powers and structures. Powers and Jurisdiction: The Scottish Parliament…

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How to lobby the Scottish Parliament

A snapshot guide on how to gain impact in Holyrood. Lobbying the Scottish Parliament involves engaging with Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) and relevant…

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Early Day Motions – how useful are they as a campaigning tool?

Early Day Motions (EDMs) in the UK Parliament are essentially formal motions submitted by Members of Parliament (MPs) for debate. However, they are rarely debated…

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