PPS: MPs and the role of Parliamentary Private Secretary

The role of Parliamentary Private Secretary (PPS) is the first rung to power for MPs - some see it as the least glamorous job in Parliament, although others enjoy the influence it brings.

Giles Dilnot explains the unpaid role of "bag carrier", where the holder is also the eyes of and ears of their minister.

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