Stacey Tong
London
Summary
With over twenty-three years in politics working for ten different MPs, I am an experienced writer, editor, caseworker and researcher. This is complemented by extensive leadership experience having served as Chief of Staff to a prominent former MP and Cabinet Minister. During my career, I have engaged with senior agents and stakeholders so possess an innate understanding of local, national and international political structures. My proven track record highlights my ability to advocate for those most in need with the utmost efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Temporary Senior Caseworker
Dr Brian Mathew MP
House of Commons
2026.02 - 2026.03
- Facilitated successful outcomes by effectively liaising with ministries, Wiltshire Council and external agencies.
- Conducted thorough research for accurate information gathering.
- Used Caseworker to streamline case management.
- Advised the Chief of Staff on how to make the office more efficient and productive.
Senior Parliamentary Assistant
Sir Christopher Chope OBE MP
2025.03 - 2026.01
- Managed most of the incoming casework for Christchurch, achieving a 100% daily turnaround. Handled all policy and campaign correspondence, ghostwriting on behalf of Sir Christopher.
- Remote
Specialist Caseworker
Chris Ward MP
2025.01 - 2025.03
- Was contracted until the end of the last financial year to assist Chris Ward MP, Cabinet Office Minister and former Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, with complex constituency casework. Served as a consultant, guiding the Chief of Staff in establishing a highly efficient office by implementing a proven system, achieving a turnaround of less than one week for all correspondence.
- Remote
Chief of Staff/Senior Parliamentary Assistant
The Rt Hon Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg
2010.06 - 2024.11
- - Chief of Staff overseeing the Parliamentary team in Westminster and the constituency
- - Managed the MP's inbox, corresponding with constituents, civil servants, journalists, and senior figures in local government, agencies, third sector organisations, and business
- - Conducted advanced technical constituency casework and advocacy
- - Followed up on surgery appointments
- - Drafted newspaper columns for local and national publications
- - Researched contemporary topics and forecasted trends
- - Prepared written briefings and research for the Treasury, European Scrutiny, and Procedure Select Committees
- - Drafted written and oral Parliamentary Questions
- - Coordinated Cabinet Office honours nominations
- - Liaised with other MPs' and Lords' offices, the Whips' Office, all government ministries, and representatives from European Union institutions and foreign embassies
- - Managed IPSA budget during the pandemic
- - Proficient in CMITS and Caseworker software
- House of Commons, Westminster
Parliamentary Researcher
House of Commons, Westminster
2007.04 - 2010.04
- - Conducted research to support various initiatives
- - Managed press releases and stakeholder engagement
- - Oversaw diary and inbox management
- - Handled constituency casework efficiently
- - Performed general administrative tasks Offices of: Lord Tyrie, Peter Ainsworth, Sir John Butterfill, John Howell MBE, Andrew Turner, James Clappison and David Tredinnick
Head of English Year 9
Eiwa Private Girls' School
2006.04 - 2007.03
- - Head of English for Year Nine
- - Devising the curriculum for the other foreign teachers and delivering their material across the junior and high schools
- - Coaching students for several speaking competitions - third place in the prefecture and second in the national competition
- - Pastoral/charity days in the community
- - Marking homework and exams; helping to formulate exam content
- - Extra Spanish and German tutoring for senior students
- Yamanashi, Japan
International Management Consultant
Meltwater
2005.09 - 2006.03
- - Researching companies online and developing working relationships with CEOs and heads of press to ascertain their digital press monitoring needs
- - Customer support
- - Management training in view of opening a new Meltwater office in the UK or abroad
- Canterbury, Kent
Parliamentary Researcher/Trainee Electoral Agent
The Conservative Party, Office of Andrew Turner, MP
2002.09 - 2005.08
- - Research
- - Casework
- - Surgery assistant
- - Face to face engagement with constituents
- - Initial training to become the new electoral agent for the Isle of Wight Conservative Association
Education
BA (Hons) Politics -
University of Portsmouth, The School of Historical, Political and Economic Studies
1999.09 - 2002.08
A-Level -
Simon Langton Grammar School For Girls
Canterbury, Kent 1992.09 - 1999.07
Skills
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Policy analysis
- Intermediate German
- Intermediate Spanish
REFERENCES
References available upon request
INTERESTS
Writing fiction, painting in oils, learning foreign languages, etymology
CHARACTERISTICS
Efficient, discreet, innovative, creative, positive, diligent, genial, diplomatic
Timeline
Temporary Senior Caseworker
Dr Brian Mathew MP
2026.02 - 2026.03
Senior Parliamentary Assistant
Sir Christopher Chope OBE MP
2025.03 - 2026.01
Specialist Caseworker
Chris Ward MP
2025.01 - 2025.03
Chief of Staff/Senior Parliamentary Assistant
The Rt Hon Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg
2010.06 - 2024.11
Parliamentary Researcher
House of Commons, Westminster
2007.04 - 2010.04
Head of English Year 9
Eiwa Private Girls' School
2006.04 - 2007.03
International Management Consultant
Meltwater
2005.09 - 2006.03
Parliamentary Researcher/Trainee Electoral Agent
The Conservative Party, Office of Andrew Turner, MP
2002.09 - 2005.08
BA (Hons) Politics -
University of Portsmouth, The School of Historical, Political and Economic Studies
1999.09 - 2002.08
A-Level -
Simon Langton Grammar School For Girls
1992.09 - 1999.07