New parliament breaks post-war record for new MPs
The post-war record for the number of new MPs has been broken following the general election. A total of 335 fresh-faced MPs are getting to grips with their new role, beating the 1945 total of 324. A further 15 MPs with previous experience in parliament are returning, taking the total number of new faces versus […]
The new parliament and challenges for public affairs
With a new parliament and new government upon us following Friday’s general election results, you’re no doubt beginning to navigate the complexities of the changing political landscape. A feature of the British political system is the immediate transfer of power when an incumbent government is defeated. Ministers get straight to work on their new portfolios, […]
MP communications that stand out from the crowd
On 9th July, the process of swearing in hundreds of new MPs began. For those new MPs, the first few weeks will be a whirlwind of information, learning on the job and understanding the protocols of an institution more than 900 years old. “You queue up in the canteen and start talking to anyone who […]
General election candidate nominations close: Key findings
The full list of candidates standing for parliament in the UK general election can now be revealed, following the close of nominations on Friday June 7th.
Local elections signpost the challenges that lie ahead
Following the recent mayoral and local council elections in England, profound shifts in the political arena are underway. Across the country, Labour is emerging as the clear front runner and the Liberal Democrats are witnessing notable gains. The recent string of Conservative parliamentary by-election defeats, accentuated by their May 2 defeat in Blackpool set the […]
All change at Westminster: A challenge and an opportunity for lobbyists
The 2024 general election represents the best opportunity to influence public policy in a quarter of a century. This is due to the scale of change that we’re about to witness at Westminster. Post general election, the number of new MPs is likely to reach levels not seen since 1945. The sensibilities of the new […]
Webinar – Engaging with the Class of 24 (watch the recording)
Watch the recording of our webinar discussing the findings from our exclusive Class of 24 white paper. Hosted by Polimapper’s Managing Director, Nathan Coyne, the webinar covered: Why this general election is particularly significant What we know about the Class of 24 Ways to communicate with candidates Watch the webinar recording
Nearly 90% of ‘prime candidates’ selected ahead of general election
Nearly nine in 10 election candidates who have a realistic opportunity of winning a seat at the general election have now been selected.