Public Affairs Guide to Westminster: The Handbook of Effective and Ethical Lobbying

The Public Affairs Guide to Westminster is a comprehensive handbook for organizations seeking to influence legislation and shape policy development in the UK Parliament and at the UK Government level. It provides invaluable advice on devising cost-effective public affairs strategies and campaigns that achieve success on a limited budget.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 05 September 2019
Publisher: Welsh Academic Press

The Public Affairs Guide to Westminster is an indispensable resource for organizations seeking to influence legislation and shape policy development in the UK Parliament and at the UK Government level. Packed with invaluable advice on developing cost-effective public affairs strategies and campaigns that achieve success on a limited budget, this guide is a must-have for campaigners, activists, and organizations of all kinds. Authored by Robert McGeachy, a renowned expert in public affairs, the guide offers a step-by-step approach to engaging with the UK Government, Opposition parties, individual MPs, Peers, and the civil service.

The Public Affairs Guide to Westminster empowers campaigners to maximize their influence and ensure their voice is heard at Westminster. It comprehensively explains what organizations can achieve by developing their in-house public affairs capacity and activities, how to develop a public affairs strategy to influence key policy makers, how to identify the correct policy and legislative context, how to fully engage with the legislative processes, and how to make the most of Parliamentary Motions, Debates, Private Members' Bills, and Public Petitions.

The guide also provides valuable insights on creating, organizing, and undertaking a public affairs program that is most appropriate for an organization, including hosting parliamentar receptions, attending party conferences, and joint-working with partner organizations. By demystifying the complexities of engaging with the UK Government and Parliament, The Public Affairs Guide to Westminster empowers campaigners to achieve their goals on a limited budget and with limited resources. Whether you are a grassroots activist, a nonprofit organization, or a business seeking to influence policy, this guide is an essential tool for success.

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781860571343