The co-chairs of the UK parliamentary group are Grahame Morris, Labour MP for Easington, and Liberal Democrat peer Jane Bonham Carter, Baroness Bonham-Carter of Yarnbury. The members are from across the political spectrum and work with the union in promoting its campaigns and policy and in scrutiny of legislation that affects members.
The NUJ is not affiliated to any political party and organises meetings and campaigns with politicians on union priorities agreed by NUJ members.
The NUJ campaigns and communications department is responsible for working with members of the NUJ parliamentary group. To raise issues in parliament, please email: [email protected]
Submissions and briefings to parliaments:
UK political news
Scottish and Welsh governments announce new funding for freelances
The NUJ has urged the UK Chancellor to announce the details of the fourth grant for the self-employed now and not as part of his March budget.
NUJ says government cheerleaders should stop petty, personalised attacks on journalists
The NUJ has responded to a further attack on HuffPost reporter Nadine White, this time by Conservative MP Neil O'Brien.
Irish political news
Politicians back NUJ involvement in new Irish media commission
Cross-party politicians call for union to be represented on the new body established by the Irish government.
NUJ slams Irish media commission
Reacting to the ministerial announcement today, the union criticized the terms of reference and composition of the commission.
Scottish political news
Scottish and Welsh governments announce new funding for freelances
The NUJ has urged the UK Chancellor to announce the details of the fourth grant for the self-employed now and not as part of his March budget.
#ForgottenFreelances: hardship schemes announced
The NUJ has called for greater financial assistance from governments and employers for freelances as the Scottish government launches a hardship fund.
Welsh political news
Scottish and Welsh governments announce new funding for freelances
The NUJ has urged the UK Chancellor to announce the details of the fourth grant for the self-employed now and not as part of his March budget.
How to fund the desire for quality Welsh news
Michelle Stanistreet, actor Michael Sheen, minister Lee Waters, ITV Cymru Wales' Louise Elliott and Nation.Cymru editor Ifan Morgan Jones discuss a Ne...
Northern Irish political news
NI assembly call for evidence on media sustainability
NUJ members urged to respond to consultation.
Media all-party group launched at Stormont
A new Press Freedom and Media Sustainability All-Party Group (APG) has been launched at the Stormont Assembly in Northern Ireland today.