An essential course for those new to public affairs, as well as for anyone working in policy-making or government who needs a greater understanding of how decisions are made. This special edition session takes place the day after the Chancellor delivers the final Budget of this Parliament and will include analysis of the key announcements.
Our popular course provides an excellent overview of UK political decision-making and how it works. This course is delivered by experienced practitioners to give those new to the sector an introduction to the key elements of public affairs, covering:
- Highlights and analysis of the last Budget before the General Election
- UK decision making – an overview
- The basics of UK political institutions
- Understanding key roles – MPs, peers, ministers, officials
- An introduction to the legislative process
- How to influence Parliament and Government
- The importance of building and sustaining relationships
- Keeping track of policy and political developments
- An introduction to public affairs tactics
- Useful websites, tools and where to go build political insight and intelligence
Course delivered by:
- David Button, Account Manager
- James Moseley, Account Manager