With six months to go until this year’s UK Parliament Week (UKPW), Douglas Alexander MP is inviting everyone in the Lothian East constituency to get involved and learn more about what UK Parliament is, what it does and how the public can get involved.
This year UK Parliament Week is taking place from 24 to 30 November. Thousands of schools, youth groups and community organisations in constituencies across the United Kingdom have already signed up.
This year’s UKPW introduces young people to UK Parliament step by step to help them find out more about how it operates, how it affects everyone’s daily lives and how they can participate in its work.
UK Parliament Week is also marking the 10-year anniversary of the launch of the UK Government and Parliament e-petitions website which has widened access and opened up opportunities for the public to let Members of Parliament know about the issues that matter to them.
Douglas Alexander MP said:
“UK Parliament Week is an excellent opportunity for people in East Lothian to find out more about UK Parliament, its role in shaping everyday life, and the ways they can get involved with its work.
“I’m delighted that some schools and other local groups have already signed up to participate in this year’s campaign. I’m encouraging others to join them in signing up and look forward to seeing lots of constituents, especially young people, taking part.”
Fran Jeens, Head of Education and Engagement at UK Parliament, said:
“It’s always fantastic to see schools and communities coming together for UK Parliament Week, exploring democracy and discovering the ways they can actively participate. We’re looking forward to this year’s UKPW being even bigger and better than last year and can’t wait to see what activities are organised in the Lothian East constituency.”
Last year over 2.4 million people took part in every nation and region of the UK, and many countries all over the world. Everyone who signs up for UK Parliament Week is posted a free kit packed with resources, including a booklet (with information and activity ideas tailored for youth groups, primary and secondary schools, or adults), a pop-up ballot box, a banner, stickers and a unique Petitions Pursuit board game to help them run a UKPW activity.
Anyone can get their free UKPW kit by signing up online at www.ukparliamentweek.org.
