Politicians have special interests. MPs can be members of All-Party Groups or departmental committees, where they can raise your issues. Help get your messages in the media. MPs can create interest by using parliamentary devices such as the Early Day Motion, a Parliamentary Question, an Adjournment Debate, or making speeches. Council leaders can change the council's spending priorities or services.
Ministers can instigate changes in the law.
Writing to politicians Politicians, including local councillors, receive thousands of pieces of correspondence every month ranging from glossy and expensive brochures to hand-written letters from constituents. Your letter will be one amongst many. Avoid pro-forma letters or letters sent to all MPs or councillors. Try to personalise the letter with a hand-written salutation and signature. Write concisely and clearly, and make it obvious what you want.