Today is International Day of Democracy 2020 🎉🗳️🗣️ #DemocracyDay2020 #DemocracyDay
Here are five ways you can get your voice heard with UK Parliament ⬇️
1. You can create an e-petition or sign an existing one 📝
Petitions with 10k signatures receive a formal reply from the Government. Those with over 100k signatures are considered for a debate in Parliament.
Search for the issues that matter to you:
petition.parliament.uk
2. You can contact your MP about a cause you feel strongly about 📨
Your MP represents you in the @HouseofCommons whether or not you voted for them. They can ask questions or discuss issues in a debate.
Find your MP by entering your postcode
members.parliament.uk/findyourmp
3. You can contact members of the @UKHouseofLords about an issue or if a draft law affects you 📩
Members usually work on topics they are experts in. They can ask questions or discuss in a debate too.
Find out more about how to contact members
parliament.uk/business/lords…
4. You can get involved with a select committee 🔎
Committees in both Houses often seek your views and your experiences in issues like education, health, or rights.
See what committees are working on, and more about getting involved parliament.uk/get-involved/c…
5. You can register to vote in local elections, national elections and referendums 🗳️
gov.uk/register-to-vo…
Done all five? ☑️
There are more ways to connect with UK Parliament on our Get Involved page: parliament.uk/get-involved/
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