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A blueprint for a 21st Century Parliament
The "Blueprint for a 21st Century Parliament," produced by 50:50 Parliament and Compassion in Politics, provides an immediate starting point for modernising the UK Parliament into a more inclusive, supportive, and effective working institution. It is not exhaustive, but it provides the framework for quick and low-cost changes to create immediate impact while the Committee considers longer term structural changes.
While much progress has certainly been made on modernising Parliament in the last decade or more, the report draws from a 2024 survey of departing MPs that paints a picture of a workplace culture at times still characterised by outdated practices, high stress, and inadequate mental health support. This environment contributes to declining public trust in politicians, with the MPs also citing family strain, mental health challenges, and toxic behaviours as reasons for stepping down from the role they feel privileged to have held.
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