This could be earned by organising neighbourhood recycling projects , helping children learn to read in schools , or setting up a residents ' association . - Ministers should consider withdrawing the right to vote in UK elections for Commonwealth and Irish citizens . - A review of the current ban on asylum seekers taking paid jobs . - Lowering the fee charged for becoming a British citizen from the current £ 655 , with a larger discount for foreigners who apply as soon as they become eligible . - The creation of a new National Citizens ' Corps , whose members would provide advice to others on training and development for citizenship . - Setting up a new " Deliberation Day " to be held before each General Election to encourage political debate and other events .