John Smith Centre

15/11/2025

22/05/2025

“We need to rebuild the public square!”

What an evening it’s been at our 2025 John Smith Memorial Lecture. Thank you to Gordon Brown, Sir Victor Blank and Lord Neil Kinnock for an unforgettable night!

03/10/2024

🚨Make sure to get your tickets to see these brilliant minds live:

Steve Richards: broadcaster and author
Tim Montgomerie: founder of Conservative Home and political entrepreneur
Iain Martin: The Times columnist
Miranda Green: journalist at the Financial Times

🎟️https://www.johnsmithcentre.com/event/trump-the-sequel/

In the week after the US elections, join the “Not Another One” team for a live recording to reflect on the latest political developments on both sides of the pond.

02/10/2024

🧲Start building your own network like Lucy by applying to our Parliamentary Internship Programme 2025.

Deadline ➡️ 13 October 2024

Start your future career today: https://www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/internship-programme/

30/09/2024

We are thrilled for some of our alumni who got to attend this Saturday's 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Scottish Parliament. ⭐️

Almost 50 young people from across Scotland will be part of our anniversary event on Saturday.

They will perform a number of roles throughout the day to support the ceremonial parts of the event, including performing a guard of honour for Their Majesties The King and Queen.

You can watch the live-stream of our 25th anniversary event online: https://parliament.scot/25

28/09/2024

📺Something to watch on the weekend ⬇️

For those of you who weren't able to attend the Festival of Politics The Scottish Parliament, here is the full session of our Research and External Engagement Officer, Dr Elisabeth Loose.

https://youtu.be/FmHfekbwjCw?feature=shared

With the Scottish Parliament marking 25 years, it is timely to discuss the public’s view of the integrity and ethics of those in public life such as politici...

27/09/2024

"My internship in Westminster was rewarding and insightful - an amazing two weeks!"

Sophie McAllister, our John Smith Public Service Awardee, had a fantastic time working with an MP - thank you for hosting her, Christine Jardine MP 😃

26/09/2024

🎙️ Trump: the sequel? Live Podcast Recording 🎙️

Join the 'Not Another One' podcast for a live recording on 13 November 2024, with Steve Richards, Tim Montgomerie, Iain Martin, and Miranda Green discussing the aftermath of the US elections and key political developments in the UK. 🗽🇬🇧

📅 13 November 2024
🕗 8.00pm - 9.15pm
📍 Glasgow University Union

Get your tickets here 👉 johnsmithcentre.com/event/trump-the-sequel

In the week after the US elections, join the “Not Another One” team for a live recording to reflect on the latest political developments on both sides of the pond.

24/09/2024

Only one more day until Amy Fraser, former Parliamentary intern, tells us how she became Office Manager for Humza Yousaf MSP's constituency office.

Join us tomorrow, 12.30 on YouTube, LinkedIn or X. 💻

24/09/2024

Ready to make some invaluable connections like our former intern Will? 😃

➡️Apply to our Parliamentary Internship Programme today: https://www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/internship-programme/