Felicity Parkes on MPs' dreaded 'local profiles'
by Felicity Parkes / 08 May 2013
The ‘perfect photo op’ may not be the best way to spice up your MP’s local rep
MPs and technology do not compute
by Felicity Parkes / 22 Feb 2013
The technological pitfalls to avoid in an MP’s office
Felicity Parkes on MPs' New Year's resolutions
by Felicity Parkes / 14 Dec 2012
Christmas and New Year are all about traditions and good intentions. Made to last? You be the judge...
The story of staffers at conference
by Felicity Parkes / 05 Oct 2012
If a staffer isn’t with their MP at Conference 24/7, careers could be lost
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Coalition researchers' all-out war
by Felicity Parkes / 29 Jun 2012
The Con-Dems are one big, happy political family, says Felicity Parkes, but siblings are invariably rivals
Who wants to (mis)lead a parliamentary tour?
by Felicity Parkes / 27 Apr 2012
Wanted: A parliamentary tour guide with perky disposition and a lively imagination
A researcher’s guide to socialising in Westminster
by Felicity Parkes / 24 Feb 2012
Felicity Parkes gives her advice on how to locate the best drinks and avoid the backwash on the Westminster researchers' scene
The solution to David Cameron's woman problem
by Felicity Parkes / 22 Nov 2011
In an open letter of application to the prime minister, Felicity Parkes explains why her appointment as No 10's female special advisor would solve all of David Cameron's woman problems
The types and tribes of Westminster
by Felicity Parkes / 07 Jul 2011
Parliamentary staffers come in all shapes and sizes. Felicity Parkes has the guide to the women of Westminster
Felicity Parkes: Political ambition is overrated
by Felicity Parkes / 03 Apr 2013
Is your MP the hare or the tortoise when it comes to political ambition? Remember who won the race…
When MPs become bullies: Felicity Parkes
by Felicity Parkes / 28 Jan 2013
Why MPs become big bullies over little blunders – let alone in massive crises – and how their staffers can avoid the abuse
Felicity Parkes on Parliamentary flirting
by Felicity Parkes / 22 Nov 2012
Allowing an MP certain liberties can be career-enhancing, but where does a researcher draw the line?
Felicity Parkes: I got the Westminster Weekday Blues
by Felicity Parkes / 30 Aug 2012
Got the workplace blues? I’ve got the workplace blues, reds, yellows, greens…
The laws of the IPSA jungle
by Felicity Parkes / 25 May 2012
Westminster's sharpest researcher has some handy hints for saving on the expenses, Mission Impossible-style
Cure your reshuffle stress with a Russian blonde
by Felicity Parkes / 23 Mar 2012
Impending reshuffle stress? TP's agony aunt Felicity Parkes suggests how to bust it with a few choice must-dos
Finding your inner iron lady
by Felicity Parkes / 27 Jan 2012
The outspoken bag-carrier on a new warzone
The types and tribes of Westminster – the boys
by Felicity Parkes / 21 Jul 2011
There are all kinds of men wandering around Parliament, but what are they really like? Felicity Parkes breaks it down for you
The hunt for Felicity Parkes
by Felicity Parkes / 10 Jun 2011
Anonymous blogging is hard at the best of times. But when you're surrounded by political gossips? Introducing Felicity Parkes, anonymous observer of Westminster life
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