Introduction from Grant Hill-Cawthorne

Go behind the scenes during the 2024 general election and find out how our expert teams help make Parliament happen.

Read Q&As with people from the Commons Library

We spoke to six team members from across the House of Commons Library about what they got up to during the 2024 general election and the work that goes into preparing for a new Parliament.

  • Meet Louie

    We learn how Data Science Lead Louie Pollock planned to collect election data quickly, accurately and reliably.

    Louie, the Library's Data Science Lead in the House of Commons Library

  • Meet Abbas

    We ask Library researcher Abbas Panjwani about the work he did to help new MPs understand key policy areas.

    Abbas, a Commons Library researcher, sat in the atrium of Portcullis House in Parliament.

  • Meet Linda

    We ask Linda Coombs, Head of the Members’ Library, how she was preparing to welcome MPs to the new Parliament.

    Linda, Head of the Members Library, sat at her laptop in the House of Commons Library

  • Meet Shebiqa

    We find out how Online Content Manager Shebiqa Hakim ensures Library research stays accessible during the election.

    Shebiqa, Online Content Manager for the Commons Library, in an office in Parliament.

  • Meet Carl

    We speak to statistician Carl Baker about how he helps Parliament and the public understand the new constituency boundaries.

    Carl, Head of the Social and General Statistics research section, sat by the fireplace in the House of Commons Library

  • Meet Katharine

    We talk to Katharine Marke, Head of Library Resources, about her work writing biographies of every new MP.

    Katharine, Head of Library Resources, sat in offices in Parliament.