The Public Affairs Guide to Westminster

Packed with invaluable advice on devising public affairs strategies and campaigns to achieve maximum success on a limited budget, Robert McGeachy’s step-by-step guide expertly strips away the mysteries and misconceptions of engaging with the UK  Government, opposition parties, as well as with individual MPs, Peers and the civil service, and will empower campaigners to maximise their influence and to ensure their voice is heard at Westminster by comprehensively explaining how to:

• create and deliver an effective public affairs programme on a  limited budget including hosting parliamentary receptions, attending party conferences and joint-working with partner organisations

• engage with Parliamentary motions and debates, Private Members’ Bills and Public Petitions

• monitor the legislative process in the Commons and Lords

• nurture good relations with key policy makers

• influence Parliamentary Committees, and All-Party Parliamentary Groups