A charity, whose aim is to further democratic participation in the UK, has set up a website called "Write to Them". The idea is that you go to the site, type in your postcode and it not only tells you who your elected representatives are (Councillor, MSP, MP, MEP) but also enables you to e-mail them directly via the site. Added features include a guide to which issues should be addressed to which tier of representation, and the site monitors responses, exposing any lazy MP's. A related site is called "They Work For You" which tells you what your MP has been doing in parliament, their attenance and voting records, tabling of questions etc.
Democracy is a privilege not available to all, and under threat. Let's use it while we can.
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I have been comparing the world's oldest democracy (U.S), where people write to their Senators all the time and the world's largest democracy (India)where people don't really write to their MP's but still manage to communicate and be heard and I agree it is such a privelege and you have to work to make it work for you.
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