uk-parliament-members

Retrieve structured biographical, legislative, and constituency data from the UK Parliament Members API.

1|Updated Apr 30, 2026

Search Tags:#api #government #members #politics #parliament #constituency

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

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the complexity of navigating fragmented UK Parliament APIs, providing a unified interface to query detailed information about MPs, Peers, and their parliamentary activities.

Core Features & Use Cases

Member Lookup: Retrieve biographies, contact details, and historical service records for any member of the House of Commons or House of Lords.
Activity Tracking: Access structured data on voting records, registered financial interests, written questions, and Early Day Motions.
Constituency Analysis: Search for constituencies by name or postcode and retrieve boundary geometry for mapping and analysis.

Quick Start

Use the uk-parliament-members skill to search for all current MPs with the surname Cooper and retrieve their party affiliations.

Frequently Asked Questions about uk-parliament-members

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I retrieve UK Parliament member data for MPs and Peers?▼

Yes, you can access UK Parliament voting records and registered financial interests through structured API queries to the members-api.parliament.uk endpoint, retrieving detailed activity data for any member.

How do I search for UK Parliament constituencies by name or postcode?▼

Yes, the Parliament Members API supports postcode lookups to identify the corresponding constituency and retrieve its boundary geometry data for mapping applications.

Does the UK Parliament Members API require authentication?▼

No, the UK Parliament Members API supports authenticated-free queries, meaning you can retrieve member biographies, contact details, and historical service records without providing API keys or tokens.

What's the best way to track parliamentary activities like written questions and Early Day Motions?▼

The best way to track parliamentary activities is through the Parliament Members API, which provides structured data on Early Day Motions, written questions, and legislative participation for individual members.

Can I get historical service records for former MPs and Peers?▼

Yes, the Parliament Members API provides historical service records, including biographical data and political post-holding history, for both current and former members of the House of Commons and House of Lords.

What limitations exist when querying the UK Parliament Members API?▼

The UK Parliament Members API is limited to the data structures and records provided by the official members-api.parliament.uk endpoint, meaning complex cross-referencing or real-time legislative tracking may require additional processing.