Currently, far too many barriers exist blocking the free sharing of data across borders due to out of date data protocols and procedures that have for too long been holding Europe back. The proposals for driving through very fast internet are laying the foundations for better connectivity, but unlocking valuable data is critical to stimulating the wider economy by providing […]
The Argus, newspaper for Brighton and Hove Albion, have covered Parliament Street’s research paper, @Parliament: the failure of MPs to connect on Twitter: MPs urged to use Twitter MPs need to brush up on their Twitter skills to build stronger connections with their constituents. That’s according to think tank Parliament Street which has produced a new report urging MPs to […]
Writing for Business Computing World, Steven George-Hilley writes of the potential for business intelligence (BI) to help the government tackle crime. There can be no excuses for the Government to delay fully embracing BI in the fight against crime. Thanks for the explosion of social media, a wealth of data exists to track the movements, analyse and identify potential or ongoing […]
Business intelligence offers a serious weapon in the battle against crime, argues Steven George-Hilley
“There can be no excuses for the Government to delay fully embracing BI in the fight against crime. Thanks for the explosion of social media, a wealth of data exists to track the movements, analyse and identify potential or ongoing offenders before they commit a criminal act.”
The Marketing Blog has done an extensive piece into our new research paper, @Parliament: the failure of MPs to connect on Twitter: Leading politicians, including Tessa Jowell, tweet 40 times per day on average Report urges out of touch MPs to brush up on Twitter skills Research from UK think tank Parliament Street urges elected representatives to be smarter on social […]
Our report on MP’s use of twitter is covered in Wired. Parliament Street determined that the most “successful’ tweeting MPs would follow four basic rules: updating their Twitter account regularly; retweeting and answer questions when possible; offering links to campaigns and groups linked to their constituency or party; and, possibly most importantly, maintaining a funny and normal persona on their […]
Join the committee plus special guests, where you will be updated on our progress and witness the unveiling of what special events we have planned in Westminster to see us out until the new year.
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The first of two events held at the 2012 Conservative Party Conference.
We will be asked the question that was on everybody's lips: Does UKIP pose a threat to the Conservative Party?
In this opinion paper, Alex Hawley argues that the Inquiries Act needs urgent reform if public inquiries are to instil public confidence. Read the paper (pdf)
