Felicity Parkes on MPs' dreaded 'local profiles'

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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