Corby MP encourages people to get involved with UK Parliament Week 2020

Corby and East Northamptonshire's MP is encouraging people to get involved in UK Parliament week to learn more about the parliamentary process and what it means to them.

Tom Pursglove MP wants people to get involved in the democratic process.

He said: "Debate in Parliament is constantly making the headlines this year for obvious reasons as we navigate the many challenges that coronavirus is presenting to us as a country, and as a community, and UK Parliament Week is a great opportunity to find out so much more about the work that goes on at the heart of our precious democracy, which is the envy of countries around the world."

UK Parliament Week will celebrate its 10th anniversary when it runs from November 1 to 7. Community groups, local organisations and schools across the UK have already signed up.

Mr Pursglove added: "I hope we can ensure that our voters and citizens of tomorrow understand how vital their participation is in our democratic process, that those before them fought so hard to secure, and I’m excited to see so many organisations and local groups taking part and I am looking forward to getting involved too."

More than 1.2m people got involved last year and those who participate this year will get a free kit with resources including a booklet, bunting, a ballot box, a poster, stickers and more.

You can sign up here.

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