Promotion and Public Relations
Background to the sector. Including political research, lobbying. From www.prospects.ac.uk 

Public Affairs Links
"Everything you need to know about the UK and EU lobbying industry." From publicaffairslinks.co.uk 

PubAffairs
PubAffairs is the public affairs, government relations, policy and communications network. Includes graduate jobs, information and networking opportunities

Social Research
Background to the sector. Including government, parliamentary and political party research. From www.prospects.ac.uk

Policy Hub. "Use this section for access to organisations outside government that are involved in social, economic and statistical research on the United Kingdom such as academic centres, research institutes, think tanks, research collaborations, research councils, research funders and research associations and membership bodies". 

Getting into Development
Website to accompany the book of the same name, published by The Careers Group. Information on getting into the sector, the roles available and where to find jobs and internships.

The Young Foundation 
Investigates social policy and social innovation in the UK and abroad. Welcomes speculative applications year round as well as advertising specific opportunities.

Interns Network
A network for interns and their employers in Westminster, various sector guides and articles, and a Monday email newsletter of current events and vacancies. Also includes several useful guides covering  Working in Politics, The Public Affairs Sector and Political Internships Abroad and articles and case studies of graduates entering politics - see the 'Advice and Information' pages. This site has been out of action but lots of useful information at  the host at www.w4mp.org .

UK Social Policy Association-www.social-policy.com

"...a professional association open for membership to academics and practitioners working in social policy, and to others with an interest in UK and international social policy". Also includes news, conference information, and links to a digest and other resources.

The Politician's Apprentice (The Guardian)
An article from the Guardian discussing graduate routes into politics

Policy Library 

Policypointers
Is "an online facility created to enable those involved in government, academe and the media to gain rapid access to the research and conclusions of think tanks around the world". Has details of or links to a large number of research projects which could be useful for seeing what has already been done in a field you are considering.