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Global Communications @UNMigration | Before @HouseofCommons @BritishCouncil @cabinetofficeuk | dog owner, coffee drinker, slow runner | Own views

Geneva, Switzerland
Joined September 2013
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Hello X! From environment to sport, finance, and more, chances are that select committees are working on a topic that's relevant to you. Help us hold the Government to account: follow to learn about our work and share your views, experiences, and expertise. #UKPolitics
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Episode 2 of Committee Corridor is out now. In this episode we’re looking at how the Liaison Committee works, who’s involved and how we have a direct line to the Prime Minister parliament.uk/business/commo…
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🎵 At roundtable events in Manchester and Westminster, we heard from grassroots music venue owners and operators across the country about the challenges they are facing. On March 26, we will hear about what should be done to stop further venues closing: committees.parliament.uk/wor…
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📗 Our report on misogyny in music has been published. 🎵 The report looks at misogynistic attitudes in the industry and how these attitudes impact on the wider society. Read our recommendations: publications.parliament.uk/p… #MisogynyInMusic #MusicIndustry

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Watch the Chair of our Committee, Robin Walker MP, discuss our inquiry into Ofsted's work with schools and the recommendations we have made 👇 Read the full report: publications.parliament.uk/p…
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We have published our report on the scrutiny of international agreements. Watch below to find out more 👇 Read the full report: publications.parliament.uk/p…
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📽️On Tuesday, we kick off our inquiry into British Film & High-End TV We'll hear from @GurinderC - acclaimed writer, director & producer of films including Bend It Like Beckham & Blinded by the Lights, & representatives from @PactUK @FDA_UK & @Cinema_UK More from @cj_dinenage👇
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Watch our session on #PostOfficeHorizon live from 10am xitter.gq/i/broadcasts/1MYGNoDjd…
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On Tuesday, we're looking at how fair, full and fast compensation can be paid to sub-postmasters in the Post Office Horizon Scandal. We'll be questioning: ⁠- Former sub-postmasters - Post Office - Fujitsu - Minister Kevin Hollinrake MP Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/eve…
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How do committees make a difference in Parliament? We caught up with the Chairs of eight committees as part of Parliament Week to get their thoughts #UKPW
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Did you miss the last episode of #CommitteeCorridor Series 4 last week? Our guests discuss, misogynistic radicalisation of children, the increasing problem of spiking and relationships and sex education in school. Catch all this and more wherever you get your podcasts

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In our final #CommitteeCorridor episode of this series @CarolineNokes speaks to women who have taken part in select committee inquiries considering different aspects of violence against women and girls #VAWG Listen now wherever you get your podcasts parliament.uk/business/commo…
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Are women drawing the short straw in sports? In today’s episode of #CommitteeCorridor, host @carolinenokes hears from Cindy Butts, @Tanni_GT and @cj_dinenage. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. parliament.uk/business/commo…
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Fewer people are engaging with local news. @rasmus_kleis joins host @CatMcKinnell to discuss what this means for local democracy in the latest episode of #CommitteeCorridor. Listen now: parliament.uk/business/commo…
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Out now: #CommitteeCorridor looks at the effects the Covid-19 pandemic has had on education in the UK. Join host @carolinenokes as she speaks to the Children’s Commissioner for England, @Rachel_deSouza. parliament.uk/business/commo…
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The name and remit of the Committee have changed today. You can read about it here: committees.parliament.uk/com…
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From today, we are officially the scrutiny committee for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk, with a new name and Twitter handle! Read our Chair @GregClarkMP's comments on how our remit has expanded: committees.parliament.uk/com…
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Angus Brendan MacNeil has been elected as Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee. You can keep up to date with their work at @CommonsESNZ or at the link below ⬇️ committees.parliament.uk/com…
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Earlier this month the Parliamentary Broadcasting Unit introduced live captioning to House of Commons business for the first time. It features a live captioner who re-speaks what is said in the Chamber, adding a level of accuracy auto-subtitling can't match.
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