My time as an academic fellow with Scottish Parliament Information Centre is coming to an end and I’m delighted to share my final briefing evaluating the PLS undertaken by Scottish Parliament during the current session. Briefing available here: digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBrie...

Each year I ask my parliamentary studies students to complete policy briefings on parliamentary reform. I enjoy getting to find out what their pet peeves are and what aspect of parliament caught their attention. Lots of issues identified and interesting recommendations promoted.

Big day today! The launch of 'Exploring Parliament' - really looking forward to catch up with other authors and celebrate the book. Thank you to the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk for hosting us and to @studyofparl.bsky.social for sponsoring the launch. You can still register online👇:

Grateful to the Standards, Procedure and Public Appointments Committee of the Scottish Parliament for inviting me to give oral evidence as part of their committee effectiveness inquiry. My evidence was based on the findings of my academic fellowship on post-legislative scrutiny.

This afternoon I had the pleasure of addressing a Westminster Foundation Democracy & Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office parliamentary delegation from the National Assembly of Laos, on the subject of post-legislative scrutiny (PLS). We discussed what PLS is and why it’s important.

A new edition of Exploring Parliament is out! I’m grateful to have been asked to contribute to the latest edition (in true form, on post-legislative scrutiny) alongside many other esteemed colleagues. Congratulations to @estrangeirada.bsky.social, @louisevthompson.bsky.social & @ameakin.bsky.social

Meg Russell, @ruxandrasrbn.bsky.social and various Constitution Unit fellows and honorary staff are among the 73 contributors to a new textbook on parliament. Exploring Parliament is edited by @estrangeirada.bsky.social, @ameakin.bsky.social and @louisevthompson.bsky.social. Find out more 👇

So, so proud of this book! It was an honour to be asked by @estrangeirada.bsky.social & @louisevthompson.bsky.social to join the editing team and work with 70+ incredible practitioners & academics who shared their expertise for the benefit of students of Parliament: global.oup.com/ukhe/product... 🧵

We were in a different kind of classroom for my citizenship and participation module this afternoon. We are hugely grateful to Brian and Tom for showing us round Nottingham Council House and to Jon, Nigel and Cllr AJ Matsiko for speaking to us about the politics of Nottingham.

Early start for the @studyofparl.bsky.social Annual Weekend

Ah we’re now at the annual Christmas Eve tradition of trying not to fall asleep before midnight mass 🎄✨

I am very much looking forward to speaking at this week’s @WFD_Democracy PLS Clinic. I’ll be speaking to my on-going research in the Scottish Parliament on their approach to post-legislative scrutiny 📅 Fri, 13 Dec 2024 ⏲️ 9-10am (UK time) Register now: wfd.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Our 60th Anniversary Conference kicks off today. We have panels on parliament and the executive & the membership of both Houses 🟢🔴 We are also hosting a live recording of the Parliament Matters podcast w/ @ruthfox.bsky.social and @darcyxtip.bsky.social 🎙️ studyofparliamentgroup.org/2024/10/09/s...

This afternoon we held our annual Christmas quiz for our politics, international relations and sociology students. Massive thanks to Revolution Bar Nottingham for their superb hosting again. Many drinks vouchers were utilised and lots of pizza was eaten 🎄

Always a pleasure to be in Westminster. It was rather nostalgic being back in Portcullis House and walking under the arches from the Palace. Takes me back to the placement year of the UG degree.

Thanks for inviting me! It was a great discussion about the role of MPs, with excellent questions from the audience. Always a pleasure to be in the company of fellow politics and parliament nerds.

Hello 👋 - to our members and followers who are also here 🦋, having left the other place. We didn’t want to lose touch with you all. We will be utilising both our X and 🦋 accounts for the foreseeable future.

There is still time to sign up for the Study of Parliament Group’ 60th Anniversary Conference on the 5th and 6th December. Full details of the programme and the booking link can be found on the website 👇

En-route back to Nottingham after a successful Christmas shopping trip to York with our students. It’s become a popular annual event and an opportunity for a break as we head into end of term assessments 🎄🎁🎅🏻

You can now follow the Hansard Society's starter pack below. The pack includes academics, researchers, and practitioners with insights about parliaments and legislatures and the issues we discuss each week on our Parliament Matters Podcast. go.bsky.app/TzkXFzP

This will be a very interesting conference, looking back over all things parliament over 60 years, and looking forward. Our Director, Meg Russell, will be chairing a panel on representation in the two chambers, with @profrosiecamp.bsky.social and others. Do sign up! bsky.app/profile/tomc...

Speakers & panellists include: @oonaghgay.bsky.social @robertsaunders.bsky.social @ameakin.bsky.social @profsarahchilds.bsky.social @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @ruthfox.bsky.social @danielgover.bsky.social @courtenayilbert.bsky.social @darcyxtip.bsky.social See our website, for more info👇

Introducing my mum (a farmer’s daughter) to Clarkson’s Farm. It’s been 15 minutes and she’s still laughing at the Lambo-tractor 🚜

We haven’t set up a Study of Parliament Group Bluesky account (yet)… So This year the SPG turned 6⃣0⃣ and we are celebrating with a conference on the 5th & 6th December. Do join us as we celebrate 🥳. For more details of the programme, and the booking form visit our website: tinyurl.com/ymhcszb7

Okay we do all (well mostly) appear to be here now. Time up my 🦋 game.

Right everyone, what have I missed?