What can I do?
To be successful in ending mass impoverishment, we need MPs to change the policies that they propose and implement. And we have plans for doing this.
But first, we need to spread the message — our ability to apply pressure will be proportional to the number of people who know about and support the 99% Organisation. And this is where you can help right now.
You almost certainly have friends and acquaintances who are also concerned about the future, either for their own sake or for their children’s sake. Talk to them and share the message in every way you can.
Join a group of like-minded people and learn more.
And see below for resources and groups that can help you.
Local groups you can join
There are currently two 99% Groups you can join for support, and we are planning for more.
Since COVID, the groups have become virtual, which means that all group meetings are open to all members.
If you would like to join the ‘North/ West’ Group, please contact Helena Orlowski on helena.orlowski@99-percent.org
If you would like to join the ‘South / East’ Group, please contact Paul Bradford on paul.bradford@99-percent.org
You are welcome to join both!
Resources you may find helpful
Below are materials and resources that you may want, whether you intend to join a local group, or just to contact your MP directly.
- The Objectives and Values of the 99% Organisation on a page
- Some suggestions for actions you can take, ranging from the very simple to the more demanding
- A short presentation summarising the arguments of 99% that you may find useful in explaining to others what you are doing
- Here is a handbook that will tell what the local groups are all about, and how to run one
- A pledge you can ask local candidates to sign -- their reponse will help us distinguish those MPs who want to end mass impoverishment from those who are happy to see it continue
- A template for writing to a local MP / Candidate -- feel free to customise. If you are writing to a minister or shadow minister, let us help.
- A website that makes it quick and easy to write to your MP, or other representative
- If you want to write to your MP about the Internal Market Bill breaching international law, these points my be helpful
- Here is a short document that will help you and your group 'pitch' for local speaking events