There was a time when an MP visiting their constituency would have been greeted at the train station with a brass band, bunting and a school holiday. Finding out what they did while up at Westminster was impossible and a letter might get an answer if you were very lucky (or influential). The internet has changed all that.
If you want to find out what your elected representatives have been saying or doing you can use one of a number of methods. The Freedom of Information Act has opened up the inner workings of government at all levels; it is a bit of a pain for us politicians but a goldmine for you as a political consumer. To see what your MP has been up to on your behalf you can use They Work for You to follow their attendance record and voting record – although there isn’t a website that shows how many church hall meetings or scout hut openings, they do. Read More
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is urging citizens to get savvier about information ahead of the general election,. The Institute has created a top list of online resources that allow citizens to find out more about the political process and participate in it,. The guide, which has been produced as part of the Savvy Citizens campaign, is an easy way to find out just how straightforward it is to get involved. More information and advice can be found at http://savvycitizens.bcs.org
Citizenship – Topic Round-Up
As the Citizenship topic draws to an end we have highlighted some of the key issues we have been discussing over the last six weeks.
On the 11 March BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT hosted a panel debate, which focused on the topic ‘Will the internet determine the outcome of the next general election?’ A high profile panel including Elizabeth Sparrow, President of BCS, The …