Lord Cormack Fellowship 2026
Total Politics Group is proud to announce the return of the Lord Cormack Fellowship, a paid editorial and political journalism fellowship with The House magazine, Parliament’s independent and cross-party publication.
The fellowship is named in honour of Lord Patrick Cormack, the late politician, author and journalist who co-founded The House. Generously supported by his family, the scheme reflects Lord Cormack’s deep-rooted values of editorial impartiality, cross-party collaboration, and respect for the institution of Parliament.
This year, we plan to take on two Lord Cormack Fellows for two weeks each, throughout July. Their first week will be based in our London headquarters, during which time they will receive hands-on experience in journalism, politics, and publishing, gaining exposure to all aspects of The House magazine’s editorial, creative and commercial operations.
This includes structured modules in:
- Political Journalism: From Westminster tours and shadowing lobby reporters to investigative journalism, FOI training, and policy deep-dives with The House editorial team.
- Publishing & Advertising: A 360° view of campaign delivery, creative production, and digital ad operations.
- Politics & Policy: First-hand insights from senior MPs, civil servants, and voluntary sector leaders on the machinery of government, Parliament, and communications in politics.
The second week of their fellowship will be completed remotely and will allow the fellow a chance to produce a piece of freelance journalism, with support from our editorial staff.
Editor in Chief of The House magazine Alan White, said, “The House has a long track record in producing the great political journalists of tomorrow, and I’m very pleased that we are able to bring back this scheme for another year. My thanks to the many individuals who have volunteered their time to help.”
Richard Cormack said: “Throughout his long parliamentary career my father, Lord Cormack, was a steadfast believer in equality of opportunity. I’m delighted to help the House magazine in providing a fellowship that will be accessible to all, and very grateful to the Royal Foundation of St Katharine for their generous support.”
“We are proud to be able to offer this unique opportunity for aspiring journalists to learn about insightful, high-quality political media at the very heart of Westminster,” said Mark Wallace, CEO of Total Politics Group. “In the House Magazine’s 50th year, it is fitting what we should provide a springboard for the new talent whom I am sure will go on to report and analyse politics for years to come.”
The Lord Cormack Fellowship is open to individuals over the age of 18 and has been designed to be fully accessible. The selected fellow will be paid the London Living Wage during the first week in London, with accommodation provided by the Royal Foundation of St Katharine for those who require it. The fellow will also receive our standard freelance fee for any work published in the magazine.
This initiative builds on The House magazine’s reputation as the essential platform at the heart of Westminster – providing trusted political reporting and a unique window into Parliament since its founding in 1976.
Applying
The fellowship is open to any applicant over the age of 18 and will run from July 6 to August 7 2026. Please apply through the link with a CV and cover letter explaining why you would like to be considered for the role, as well as detailing any journalistic experience you have managed to acquire thus far.
The deadline for applications is Monday, June 22, 2026.
About The House
Founded in 1976, The House holds a special place in Westminster as Parliament’s magazine. Written by award-winning journalists, policy experts and parliamentarians, and overseen by a cross-party advisory board of MPs and peers, it is closer than any other print publication to the most powerful people in British politics.
Our readers come for the inside track from Cabinet politicians and backbenchers on the leading policy debates of the day along with analysis from political experts, exclusive invitations to Parliamentary events, limited edition departmental guides, and much more.
The magazine is published bi-weekly when Parliament is in session. Learn more and subscribe here.
About the Royal Foundation of St Katharine
Founded by Queen Matilda in 1147 and with HM Queen Elizabeth II as our previous patron, The Royal Foundation of St Katharine has served as a centre for worship, hospitality and service over many centuries.
St Katharine’s is an extraordinary urban oasis in East London, within walking distance of Canary Wharf’s gleaming towers. With 45 bedrooms and 9 meeting rooms around a beautiful expanse of grass and trees, it is a unique, quiet sanctuary in the heart of London.
