Please join us for a virtual parliamentary seminar on Improving Standards in Public Life. This event be an opportunity for an open discussion between Parliamentarians and other stakeholders on how we can strengthen our democracy. This event will take place at 10.00 on 3 March.

Transparency and robust oversight lead to greater accountability and ultimately make for better democratic representation. Yet in the wake of recent controversies, never has it been more important for us to build consensus on how public figures can uphold the highest standards. There are plenty of difficult questions to unpick.  

How can we minimise the risks of undue influence that can come from MPs having second jobs? Can we better regulate the revolving door between Government, Parliament, and the private sector? Is the existing Ministerial Code up to scratch?  

These are just some of the areas we hope to explore in what should be an engaging debate with our expert panel:   

• Chris Bryant MP, Chair – House of Commons Committee on Standards

• Bronwen Maddox, Director – Institute for Government

• Lord Evans, Chair – Committee on Standards in Public Life

The event will be chaired by Nigel Mills MP and there will be a short presentation from Dame Margaret Hodge MP on an upcoming paper about the relationship between financial and political standards.

To RSVP and for access details, please contact APPG Coordinator, Alex Conneely Hughes, by email at conneelyhughesa@parliament.uk or use the button below.