Between the Citizen and The State: Organisation and Practice in the office of an MP

​​This session is part of the Introduction to Political Technology course at Newspeak House, open to faculty and fellowship candidates only.

​In this session, we'll explore the inner workings of an MP’s office, focusing on how its processes operate and identifying opportunities where technology can streamline and improve efficiency. This session will provide practical insights into the daily functions of an MP's office, with a forward-looking view on innovation.

​Hannah O’Rourke is the director of Campaign Lab, ​​​​​a network of data scientists, researchers and activists working together to build new tools for campaigning and change the way political election campaigning is analysed and understood. With over a decade of experience in British politics, Hannah has worked closely with generations of politicians and advised numerous political campaigns across the country, from short local actions to large national strategies.