A natural route into politics for many is to join a political party after 40 years I needed a change for good I have left my political party. I was looking for a change an influence the political agenda and mix with new people in the political world. The last decade or so has witnessed the emergence of a whole host of single issue groups on everything from the environment to the rights of car owners. The best way of finding people that shares your views is to look on the internet. Many groups regularly run campaigns and often contact you..
You may simply wish to make a practical difference at a local level, for instance by helping out at your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). CAB is one of the UK’s largest volunteer organisations and helps people with a whole range of issues such as benefits, debt management and immigration. You can find a variety of other local volunteering opportunities by visiting http://www.do-it.org.uk/ where voluntary positions can be found in anything from environmental and cultural schemes to youth work.
You may wish to get involved with me in Newark constituency. Let’s address community issues and campaign for local people in and around Newark Not everybody wants to join organisations or attend meetings, but there are still options open to those who wish to get involved. You can attend local political lectures and seminars. You may wish to start your own blog, www.wordpress.com posting articles on political websites or sign online petitions. And, of course.The internet is also providing a new arena for political debate, and you can always write directly to your local paper with your thoughts! If you are passionate about politics and want to universities to have a public lecture programme where you can listen to make a career out of it.
You may wish to e-mail me laurencegoff@yahoo.co.uk
Home phone 01636-681878
LAURENCE GOFF NEWARK
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