The General Election (7th May 2015) will decide who becomes your local Member of Parliament (MP) and who forms the next Parliament and UK Government. Whoever you vote for and whoever wins, this is a really important opportunity to engage with your local candidates on issues that matter to older people in your area.
Age UK’s ambition for the next Parliament (2015-2020) is that politicians address the issues to ensure that the UK can be ‘a great place to grow older’ for older people today and tomorrow. This document summarises points raised by older people during our campaigning work. It is designed to support you to engage with your local candidates on your priorities and ensure your voice is heard.
Meet your Candidates
If a candidate knocks on your door, you meet them in the street, you attend a local event in your area, it’s a great opportunity to make your voice heard. You can help them understand the issues facing people in later life? You can help explain what they can do, if elected as your MP, to help make your area and the UK a great place to grow older as an Age Champion?
Make your voice heard
When speaking to candidates, you might find this document a helpful guide to explain the kind of issues people face and our vision for later life. Overleaf are some suggested questions you might like to ask your local candidates, related to the campaign. You might also want to ask your own questions, based on your local experience and area.
For ideas on what to ask please read the folowing PDF document.