Dods Parliamentary Companion 2026

The bible of the UK Parliament was first published in 1832 and has been updated every year since. This is the most respected guide to people and institutions in UK politics.

This latest edition of our annual hardback guide includes:

• The workings of ministerial departments, including responsibilities, parliamentary private secretaries, special advisers, Commons whips, Lords spokespeople and whips and the Opposition
• Biographical information on all MPs and Peers, plus up-to-date contact details and analysis of MPs and Peers by gender, age and party
• Details of all committees and All-Party Groups, House of Commons officers and officials, House of Lords principal office holders and staff and the Parliamentary Press Gallery
• Information on the devolved parliament and assemblies, civil service, European Union and diplomatic representation