Hold an event

People organise campaigning events with local MPs all year round.  This can take a lot of time and energy so only take this on if you have a committed group around you with whom to make it a success.

Step one: Think of an event

You could organise a public gathering on global issues, with your local MP, or with different parties in the style of a hustings event.

Step two: Prepare the event

Make posters and leaflets about the event, advertise it in relevant newsletters and make sure to invite all of your own friends and family, as well as promoting it over relevant email lists.

Step three: Hold the event

Whatever you do, make sure you pressure your representatives with the policies in the Vote Global Manifesto.

Step four: Tell the world

After your event, write a letter to the relevant local newspaper comparing the performance of the politicians you met or perhaps write a longer account in a local newsletter, blog, or a social networking website. Alternatively, simply write an email to your friends.