We have a new government and with this a new opportunity for ensuring positive change in the world. Democracy does not end with the vote – this is when the real action starts!

MPs are currently moving into their offices and starting to work on what they will deliver during their term in post. Right from the very get go we want this new government to know that young people in the UK care about international development, the world we live in and that we will be holding our own MPs to account on the change we want to see.

During our Restless Parliamentary Welcome we will make sure your new MP gets to know you. After all this MP will be representing you and the issues you care about for the next 5 years.

WHAT
10.00 – 12.00 Parliamentary Training Session
12.00 – 12.30 Campaign briefing on one of the issues you would like to represent:
Action/2015 – Join the global movement raising our voices against poverty, inequality and climate change, demanding that the UK government supports ambitious new development goals (SDGs) and climate change action in the crucial year of 2015.
Student Stop AIDS – Young people who believe the world’s response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic is insufficient and unacceptable, working to ensure access to medicines for all.
Tax Dodging Bill – Making tax fair and raising money in the UK and developing countries to fight poverty by demanding a Tax Dodging Bill.
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 15.30 Meet your MP in Parliament
15.30 – 16.30 Big finale

We can offer you support with your travel costs. If this applies to you, check our travel reimbursement policy here.

If you cannot make it on the 9th but would still like to get involved, let us know! We can then support you to meet with your new MP in your own constituency. Find out who your new MP is here.