Welcome to our new website
The new Commons Library website launched on Wednesday, 9 September 2020. We updated it to meet UK Parliament’s brand guidelines and accessibility standards. Some of the key changes include:
- A new visual identity that is aligned to the UK Parliament website
- Improved accessibility standards. More information is available in our accessibility statement
- Improved structure and layout
Introduction to the House of Commons Library website
Find out about the Commons Library
Visit our about us page to find out what we do and how we work.
For an overview of how we support MPs and their staff, visit our services page.
Find our research
Visit our research page to find all our latest publications.
You can also browse our research by topic. Our key topics include:
- Brexit
- Coronavirus
- Economy, business and transport
- Home affairs
- Parliament and elections
- Science, environment and technology
- Social policy
- World affairs
View our full topic list to see the full range of topics we cover.
Or you can browse our research by publication type:
- Research Briefings: in-depth analysis of legislation and topical issues.
- Debate Packs: background information for House of Commons debates.
- Insights: quick-read articles on current affairs.
- Data tools and resources: datasets and interactive dashboards for parliamentary, economic and local data.
- Constituency casework articles: FAQs to help with constituent queries.
- Podcast: a six-episode series looking at issues in Westminster and where you live.
Access our resources
We provide books, journals and online resources for MPs, MPs’ staff and parliamentary staff. Visit our resources page for a quick overview or go directly to the following pages:
- Borrow books and publications from the Library catalogue
- Search over 4,000 e-journal titles via ‘Library Search’
- Access specialist databases for in-depth research
Please note that the above pages are only accessible to users with a parliamentary login.
Browse our training and events
We also run inductions, training and events for MPs, MPs’ staff and parliamentary staff.
Visit our training and events page to find out more or visit the following pages:
- Book your 60-minute induction with the Commons Library
- Browse our training courses tailored to improve your research skills
- View upcoming events and talks on key policy issues
Please note that the above pages are only accessible to users with a parliamentary login.
Stay in touch
Subscribe to receive our research alerts and newsletters by visiting our subscription page and follow us on Twitter for the latest research releases and Commons Library news.
If you have any questions or feedback, please email us at papers@parliament.uk.