We can provide advice, guidance, research, training and support you with a comprehensive directory of information and contact details for key people and organisations in your constituency.

Specifically for newly elected MPs we can provide one-to-one advice and support in the following areas;

• Being an effective Parliamentarian: helping you to quickly gain an understanding of the procedures and conventions of the House and helping you get your office set up to ensure that your time is used effectively.
• Career development: working with you to plan which debates to attend and speak in, which committees and groups to seek to join and how to best use the knowledge and experience you have gained in your career to date to cement your reputation in the policy area you want to focus on.
• Smart diary management; Advising on how to prioritise debates in the chamber, casework and surgeries, industry events, campaigning and – importantly – personal time.
• Incumbency; Guidance on the dos and don’ts of parliamentary procedures around activity in your constituency and managing engagement with electors and others who may need special consideration around accessibility.
• Managing your staff; For some MPs, this will be the first time you will have ever been an employer. Ensuring you are compliant with all applicable legislation and regulation is crucial to avoiding difficulties later down the line.
• Creating your online presence; Getting you set up with a website and social media platforms to support your work in the constituency.
• Working beyond the Parliamentary restrictions as a party politician; supporting your local Councillors and candidates in their elections and helping to grow the team which will subsequently help you get re-elected.

For your staff, we can organise training on a group basis as follows;

• Manager, Researcher, Caseworker; who is responsible for what and what systems are available to help your staff give you the best possible support?
• Prioritising and organising casework; separating the lobbying from the constituent enquiries and prioritising those that need immediate attention.
• Managing crisis cases; understanding the resources available to MPs to act quickly when necessary.
• Promoting your engagement with the constituency; We can help your staff to develop an incumbency mindset to ensure you maximise your visibility. Whether that is managing surgery locations, organising attendance at community events, meeting local businesses and groups. All are opportunities for you to be seen to be engaging and active in the constituency.
• Media management; guiding your staff on the importance of online engagement and how this can be integrated with traditional media.
• Writing great stories; From a Tweet to a speech, to an article for your local paper; what you write needs to get your point across. We can guide and advise your staff on the essentials of good copy.
• Managing the systems and processes of Parliament and IPSA which help your Westminster and Constituency offices to run smoothly.