Is there any organisation that represents the views of MPs’ staff?
The Secretaries and Assistants Council acts as a channel between Members, Officers of the House and those secretaries and assistants who are members of the Council. Contact Peter Vines (020 7219 4591 vinesp@parliament.uk) for more information. The Parliamentary branch of the UNITE: T&G Section represents the interests of its members and is the most active union amongst MPs staff of the major parties, both at Westminster and in the constituency. Contact Dan Whittle whittled@parliament.uk or Kevin Flack (flackk@parliament.uk or 020 7219 6273). The Labour Staff Network exists to deliver the following to all staff of Labour MPs, whether based in Westminster or the constituency: social events, opportunities for involvement in campaigning; and training opportunities. Contact lsn@labourstaff.org. The Liberal Democrat Staff Group provides backup for LibDem staff Currently the staff chair is is Jonathan Eddy, who can be contacted by email on EDDYJ@parliament.uk or phone 020 7219 4588. The Inter
