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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Study of Parliament Group Annual Weekend 2027 - Save the date The next annual Oxford conference weekend will take place on Friday 8th – Saturday 9th January 2027 A draft programme and booking link will be circulated shortly to SPG members.

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Congratulations to Eve Samson on her appointment as the next Clerk of the House of Commons www.parliament.uk/business/new...

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

We had great insights from: Sarah Davies (Clerk Assistant, HoC) Mark Lyons (Chief Technology Officer, Parliamentary Digital Service) Ben Woodhams (Head of Digital Procedural Systems, HoL) Dr Andy Williamson (Senior Researcher, Centre for Innovation in Parliament, IPU)

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

How is AI being used by Parliaments? This evening’s expert panel explored how these technologies are already being used, how Members are engaging with them, and the opportunities - and risks - ahead.

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

We end our annual weekend with a comparative discussion of backbench bill procedures across Westminster, the Senedd, the Commons in Canada and Holyrood, exploring different law‑making models, trade‑offs, & what reform might look like at Westminster and beyond. studyofparliamentgroup.org/programme/

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Our second panel addresses the relationship between the Civil Service and Parliament' Former civil servants reflect on how they viewed Parliament's role, how it shaped their work, and how both institutions can collaborate more effectively. studyofparliamentgroup.org/programme/

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

We are back for the second day and we're starting with a panel on 'The UK assisted dying bill'. It will examine the UK Assisted Dying Bill’s journey through Westminster, exploring its procedural twists and what they reveal about how Parliament legislates. studyofparliamentgroup.org/programme/

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Our final session of the day is the Wheeler Booth Memorial Lecture, delivered this year by Richard Lloyd OBE, Chair of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

A huge thank you to Professor Sir John Curtice for delivering last night’s Michael Ryle Lecture on the theme of “Can Britain’s Two Party System Survive?” 👏

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

This lecture series commemorates one of our founders, Michael Ryle. Michael spent his whole career as a Commons Clerk and is particularly associated with reform of the House. The lecture series was established following Michael’s death and the mark the SPG’s 50th anniversary.

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

This evening Professor Sir John Curtice will deliver the 12th Annual Michael Ryle Memorial Lecture, on the theme of ‘Can Britain’s Two-Party System Survive?’

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

On the 10th July we gathered in Cardiff Bay to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising from Senedd reform and how the benefits of increasing the membership of the Senedd can be realised. Huge thanks to our speakers, panellists and attendees

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

📢EVENT📢 Realising Senedd Reform Join us for a discussion of the challenges and opportunities arising from Senedd Reform ahead of the 2026 election. 📅 Thursday 10th July 📍Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay Register on our website: studyofparliamentgroup.org/2025/05/22/e...

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

On the 15th May, the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk are hosting a book launch for the 2nd edition of Exploring Parliament, edited by @estrangeirada.bsky.social, @louisevthompson.bsky.social & @ameakin.bsky.social Sign up to attend online: …stituteforgovernment.zohobackstage.eu/BooklaunchExpl…

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

For our final panel we have Greg Power, in conversation. Greg is the founder of Global Partners Governance and is talking about his new book “Inside the Political Mind”. Chaired by Mark D’Arcy (@darcyxtip.bsky.social) with Eve Samson (HoC) as respondent

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Our second panel of the day focused on the first impressions that newly elected MPs have of Westminster. We were pleased to welcome @leighinghammp.bsky.social (MP for Stafford) and her researcher Rosanna to share their perspectives.

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

We kick day two of our annual weekend off with a panel on the House of Lords - reflecting on how it works and how it could be changed. Panellists: Tom Wilson (House of Lords) Prof Meg Russell (@conunitucl.bsky.social) Dr Alfred Moore (Uni of York) Prof The Lord Norton of Louth (Uni of Hull)

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Our final session of the day was the Wheeler Booth Memorial Lecture, delivered by Dame Elizabeth Gardiner DCB, former First Parliamentary Counsel (2015-2024). As a legislative drafter Elizabeth spent over 20 years working on a wide range of bills.

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Our third panel of the day is on Parliament and the National Audit Office, reflecting on 40 years of the National Audit Act 1983. Panellists: Prof David Heald (Uni of Glasgow) Dr Henry Midgley (Uni of Durham) Aileen Murphie (formerly of the NAO)

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Study of Parliament Group @studyofparl.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

We’ve kicked off our annual weekend with a panel reflecting upon 25 years of law making following devolution. Panelists: Sara Moran (@senedd.wales) Jonathan McMillen (@niassembly.bsky.social) Stephen Imrie (Scottish Parliament) Ruth Fox (@hansardsociety.bsky.social)

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