uk-parliament-linked-data-api

Query legacy UK Parliament Linked Data API endpoints for structured datasets.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a structured interface to access legacy UK Parliament datasets that are not covered by modern REST APIs, ensuring you can still retrieve historical and specialized parliamentary data.

Core Features & Use Cases

Legacy Data Access: Query datasets like briefing papers, research briefings, and election results via the Elda Linked Data API.
Flexible Filtering: Support for pagination, sorting, and property-based filtering to narrow down large datasets.
Use Case: Use this skill to retrieve the most recent Commons Library briefing papers or to walk the Parliament Thesaurus for specific terminology.

Quick Start

Use the uk-parliament-linked-data-api skill to fetch the latest five briefing papers sorted by creation date.

Frequently Asked Questions about uk-parliament-linked-data-api

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

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How do I retrieve historical UK Parliament briefing papers when modern REST APIs are unavailable?▼

You can retrieve historical UK Parliament briefing papers by querying legacy Linked Data API endpoints via Elda, which supports property-based filtering and pagination to access structured datasets not covered by modern REST APIs.

Can I filter and paginate large datasets from the UK Parliament Linked Data API?▼

Yes, the UK Parliament Linked Data API supports standard Elda parameters for filtering, sorting, and pagination, allowing you to narrow down large datasets like parliamentary proceedings and election results effectively.

What types of parliamentary datasets can I access through the legacy Elda API?▼

Through the legacy Elda API you can access structured UK Parliament datasets including Commons Library briefing papers, research briefings, election results, parliamentary proceedings, and the Parliament Thesaurus for terminology.

Does the UK Parliament Linked Data API support content negotiation across different dataset schemas?▼

Yes, the legacy UK Parliament Linked Data API implements standard content negotiation across multiple dataset schemas, ensuring structured data discovery for research and archival tasks across varied parliamentary data formats.

When should I use the legacy Elda API instead of modern REST APIs for UK parliamentary data?▼

Use the legacy Elda API for UK parliamentary data when you need historical or specialized datasets like briefing papers and election results that are explicitly not covered by modern REST APIs, ensuring access for archival research.

How do I walk the Parliament Thesaurus to find specific terminology using linked data?▼

You can walk the Parliament Thesaurus to find specific terminology by querying the legacy UK Parliament Linked Data API via Elda, applying standard parameters to discover and retrieve structured thesaurus entries.