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
DirectGov – Public Services all in one place
You can use the DirectGov site to access all your public services in one place, making it even easier for you to be savvy about citizenship!
Take a look at the video below.
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