This month we’re putting the spotlight on another book chapter from the second edition of Exploring Parliament (Oxford University Press), a textbook providing an engaging and accessible introduction to the UK Parliament.
Co-authored by IPEN members Kate Anderson (UK House of Commons), Alexandra Meakin (University of Leeds) and Alex Prior (London South Bank University), ‘Spaces and Places in Parliament’ explores why parliamentary buildings are important and the evolution of the parliamentary estate at Westminster.
The chapter looks at how parliamentary buildings are used and by whom, and reflects on the future of parliamentary spaces and places.
The authors also discuss the plans to rebuild the Palace of Westminster – the Restoration and Renewal programme – in a case study exploring the question of accessibility in the UK Parliament.
‘Spaces and Places in Parliament’ by Kate Anderson, Alexandra Meakin and Alex Prior was published in the second edition of Exploring Parliament (Oxford University Press) on 19 March 2025.
A copy of this chapter can be accessed by IPEN members in our MS Teams space.
Exploring Parliament (Second Edition) is edited by Cristina Leston-Bandeira, Alexandra Meakin and Louise Thompson. The book is available via the Oxford University Press website.
Find out about Exploring Parliament (Second Edition) in this article on the IPEN website.
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UK Parliament, London, UK. Photo by Cristina Leston-Bandeira.
18 December 2025