Speakers’ Conferences
This briefing summarises the operation and subject of previous Speakers' Conferences

As the US mid-term elections approach, the Democrats and Republicans are tied, approximately, in the opinion polls. This note brings together some polling information and summarises some of the main issues and recent news stories that may affect the result.
The US mid-term elections: domestic and foreign policy issues (264 KB , PDF)
As the US mid-term elections approach, the Democrats and Republicans are tied, approximately, in the opinion polls. The Republican Party have been tipped to gain control of the Senate but the Democrats are currently slightly ahead in overall opinion polls. There are a significant number of undecided voters, however, who could influence the outcome of the upcoming elections.
This note brings together some polling information and summarises some of the main issues and recent news stories that may affect the result.
The US mid-term elections: domestic and foreign policy issues (264 KB , PDF)
This briefing summarises the operation and subject of previous Speakers' Conferences
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
The debate on 6 July will focus on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) spending and the new international development strategy, published in May 2022.