uk-parliament-interests

Query the UK Register of Members' Financial Interests API for structured MP earnings and donations data.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026

Search Tags:#api #transparency #finance #data-analysis #politics #parliament

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npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill uk-parliament-interests

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Skill: uk-parliament-interests
Source: https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot/tree/main/skills/interests
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/danbri/forgetmenot --skill uk-parliament-interests

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires node, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the difficulty of manually tracking and cross-referencing the complex financial declarations of UK Members of Parliament, providing a structured way to query earnings, donations, and gifts.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured Financial Queries: Search for specific interest categories like employment, shareholdings, or donations across all MPs.
Historical Tracking: Access published register snapshots and rectification histories to see how declarations have changed over time.
Bulk Data Export: Retrieve comprehensive datasets in CSV format for deep-dive spreadsheet analysis of parliamentary financial transparency.

Quick Start

Use the uk-parliament-interests skill to search for all recent donations registered by members of parliament.

Frequently Asked Questions about uk-parliament-interests

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I query UK MPs' financial interests and earnings data programmatically?▼

You can query UK MPs' financial interests programmatically by using this skill to retrieve structured data on earnings, donations, and employment from the UK Register of Members' Financial Interests API. It allows filtering by categories, member IDs, and publication dates.

Can I access historical snapshots of the parliamentary financial register?▼

Yes, accessing historical snapshots of the parliamentary financial register is supported. The skill retrieves published register snapshots and rectification histories, allowing you to track how MP financial declarations have changed over time.

How do I export UK parliament financial transparency data to CSV?▼

To export UK parliament financial transparency data to CSV, use the skill's bulk data export feature. This retrieves comprehensive datasets of MP earnings and donations formatted for deep-dive spreadsheet analysis.

What categories of financial interests can I filter for UK Members of Parliament?▼

You can filter financial interests for UK Members of Parliament by categories such as employment, shareholdings, and donations. The structured queries search across all MPs based on these specific interest types.

Do I need Node.js to analyze MP financial declarations?▼

Yes, you need Node.js installed as a prerequisite to analyze MP financial declarations. The skill depends on the Node environment to run its scripts for querying the parliamentary register API and processing the results.

What is the best way to cross-reference political donations across multiple MPs?▼

The best way to cross-reference political donations across multiple MPs is through structured financial queries. The skill queries the official parliamentary API, filtering by interest categories to facilitate cross-cutting analysis of financial transparency data.