Anikka Weerasinghe

Director of Comms & Engagement @HouseofCommons Select Committees | Before @BritishCouncil @cabinetofficeuk | dog owner, coffee drinker, slow runner | Own views

[UK House of Commons Committees @HoCcommitteesUK]

Hello X! From environment to sport, finance, and more, chances are that select committees are working on a topic that's relevant to you. Help us hold the Government to account: follow to learn about our work and share your views, experiences, and expertise. #UKPolitics

[Liaison Committee @CommonsLiaison]

Episode 2 of Committee Corridor is out now.
In this episode we’re looking at how the Liaison Committee works, who’s involved and how we have a direct line to the Prime Minister
https://t.co/cFKf6h47vm

[UK House of Commons @HouseofCommons]

The Speaker has declared the results of the elections for select committee chairs.

Find out who has been elected:
https://t.co/oK58fvvPT2

[Culture, Media and Sport Committee @CommonsCMS]

🎵 At roundtable events in Manchester and Westminster, we heard from grassroots music venue owners and operators across the country about the challenges they are facing.

On March 26, we will hear about what should be done to stop further venues closing: https://t.co/2pkwRPWsC2

[Women & Equalities Committee @CommonsWEC]

📗 Our report on misogyny in music has been published.

🎵 The report looks at misogynistic attitudes in the industry and how these attitudes impact on the wider society.

Read our recommendations:

https://t.co/8slIimRPTy

#MisogynyInMusic #MusicIndustr📗 Our report on misogyny in music has been published.

🎵 The report looks at misogynistic attitudes in the industry and how these attitudes impact on the wider society.

Read our recommendations:

https://t.co/8slIimRPTy

#MisogynyInMusic #MusicIndustr📗 Our report on misogyny in music has been published.

🎵 The report looks at misogynistic attitudes in the industry and how these attitudes impact on the wider society.

Read our recommendations:

https://t.co/8slIimRPTy

#MisogynyInMusic #MusicIndustr📗 Our report on misogyny in music has been published.

🎵 The report looks at misogynistic attitudes in the industry and how these attitudes impact on the wider society.

Read our recommendations:

https://t.co/8slIimRPTy

#MisogynyInMusic #MusicIndustr📗 Our report on misogyny in music has been published.

🎵 The report looks at misogynistic attitudes in the industry and how these attitudes impact on the wider society.

Read our recommendations:

https://t.co/8slIimRPTy

#MisogynyInMusic #MusicIndustr📗 Our report on misogyny in music has been published.

🎵 The report looks at misogynistic attitudes in the industry and how these attitudes impact on the wider society.

Read our recommendations:

https://t.co/8slIimRPTy

#MisogynyInMusic #MusicIndustry

[Education Committee @CommonsEd]

Watch the Chair of our Committee, Robin Walker MP, discuss our inquiry into Ofsted's work with schools and the recommendations we have made 👇

Read the full report: https://t.co/x3ejREWbXP

[PACAC Committee @CommonsPACAC]

We have published our report on the scrutiny of international agreements. Watch below to find out more 👇

Read the full report: https://t.co/Mnx4wBaOIS

[Culture, Media and Sport Committee @CommonsCMS]

📽️On Tuesday, we kick off our inquiry into British Film & High-End TV

We'll hear from @GurinderC - acclaimed writer, director & producer of films including Bend It Like Beckham & Blinded by the Lights, & representatives from @PactUK @FDA_UK & @Cinema_UK

More from @cj_dinenage👇

[Business and Trade Committee @CommonsBTC]

Watch our session on #PostOfficeHorizon live from 10am https://t.co/9AkSRyRucv

[Business and Trade Committee @CommonsBTC]

On Tuesday, we're looking at how fair, full and fast compensation can be paid to sub-postmasters in the Post Office Horizon Scandal.

We'll be questioning:

⁠- Former sub-postmasters
- Post Office
- Fujitsu
- Minister Kevin Hollinrake MP

Find out more: https://t.co/cBEtlIJyZp

[UK House of Commons @HouseofCommons]

How do committees make a difference in Parliament? We caught up with the Chairs of eight committees as part of Parliament Week to get their thoughts #UKPW

[Women & Equalities Committee @CommonsWEC]

Did you miss the last episode of #CommitteeCorridor Series 4 last week?

Our guests discuss, misogynistic radicalisation of children, the increasing problem of spiking and relationships and sex education in school.

Catch all this and more wherever you get your podcasts

[Women & Equalities Committee @CommonsWEC]

In our final #CommitteeCorridor episode of this series @CarolineNokes speaks to women who have taken part in select committee inquiries considering different aspects of violence against women and girls #VAWG

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts

https://t.co/DQEB0fNTwS

[Women & Equalities Committee @CommonsWEC]

Are women drawing the short straw in sports? In today’s episode of #CommitteeCorridor, host @carolinenokes hears from Cindy Butts, @Tanni_GT and @cj_dinenage.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

https://t.co/qDFoQRP4Wl

[Anikka Weerasinghe @AMWeerasinghe]

As a @MediaLSE @PolisLSE alum, I reckon this #podcast episode is worth a listen for media students, comms/PR pros and anyone interested in the future of #localjournalism 👇🏽

[Petitions Committee @HoCpetitions]

Are you a news lover or a daily briefer? Host @CatMcKinnell speaks with @rasmus_kleis about the effects of a decline of local journalism in the latest episode of our #CommitteeCorridor podcast.

Listen now: https://t.co/v6U9rlM8e6

[Petitions Committee @HoCpetitions]

Fewer people are engaging with local news. @rasmus_kleis joins host @CatMcKinnell to discuss what this means for local democracy in the latest episode of #CommitteeCorridor.

Listen now: https://t.co/v6U9rlLAoy

[Women & Equalities Committee @CommonsWEC]

Out now: #CommitteeCorridor looks at the effects the Covid-19 pandemic has had on education in the UK. Join host @carolinenokes as she speaks to the Children’s Commissioner for England, @Rachel_deSouza.

https://t.co/ikucpifPXf

[Anikka Weerasinghe @AMWeerasinghe]

Thrilled #CommitteeCorridor is back! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode- and catch up on the last three seasons with hosts @TomTugendhat @darrenpjones @joannaccherry 🎧🎙️🙌🏽

[Women & Equalities Committee @CommonsWEC]

The #CommitteeCorridor podcast is back! Join us for series four as hosts @CarolineNokes (Chair, @Commonswomequ) and @CatMcKinnell (Chair, @HoCpetitions) delve into matters of equality and democracy.

Episode one is out on Friday 23 June. Catch up: https://t.co/yPmusmYLXS

[Business and Trade Committee @CommonsBTC]

The name and remit of the Committee have changed today.

You can read about it here: https://t.co/SbZDfQwkOY

[Science, Innovation and Technology Committee @CommonsSITC]

From today, we are officially the scrutiny committee for the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology @SciTechgovuk, with a new name and Twitter handle!

Read our Chair @GregClarkMP's comments on how our remit has expanded:
https://t.co/IZYcDOdu8Z