Mindfulness in Westminster: Reflections from UK Politicians

The report

Drawing on reflections given by around 20 politicians during in-depth interviews, as well as comments made elsewhere, this report is the first attempt globally to set out accounts from politicians on the personal and interpersonal benefits of their mindfulness training.

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Press coverage of the report

'It makes me a better MP': British Politicians get lessons in meditation - The Guardian, 13 September 2023
Maybe politics should be more mindful - The Financial Times, 1 October 2023

Launch event

Mindfulness in Westminster: Reflections from UK Politicians was launched at an event in the Speaker's State Rooms in parliament on 13 September 2023. You can read more about that event, and read some of the speeches that were given at it by visiting here.

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