Tom Nathan and Tommy Newell explain why MPs’ recent vote to introduce risk-based exclusion at the point of arrest - giving House authorities the power to exclude MPs accused of sexual or violent offences from the Parliamentary Estate – is so significant, and outline the FDA’s work to help make this happen.

The FDA’s newly elected President Margaret Haig discusses with Katherine Hutchinson the key challenges facing the civil service, and lays out the best things about being part of the union.

Dave Penman on the challenges that lie ahead - for the new government, the civil service and the FDA

Assistant General Secretary Lauren Crowley outlines the FDA’s response to this week’s pay announcements and shares the FDA’s long-term plans for civil service pay.

The 2024 group Impact Award was presented to the Fast Stream section for their hard-fought campaign to secure a pay rise for members worth up to 22.5%

FDA member Ross Thompson received the Individual Impact Award for his work increasing membership and engagement in the Northern Ireland Section

At this year’s ADC, Fast Stream member Cyara Buchuck-Wilsenach received the Wendy Jones Equality Award for her work to advance gender equality in the civil service.

This Pride Month, a delegation of FDA members will attend the TUC LGBT+ Conference in London. Our lead delegate and Executive Committee member Simon Percelay looks ahead to the conference and reflects on the state of play of LGBT+ equality in the civil service.

If you are from a disadvantaged background, it is clear that becoming a member of a trade union, and particularly the FDA, improves your chances of getting in and getting on.

Kay Hender speaks to Harriet Harman about her four decades in politics.