Flex your political party muscles

If you're a member of a political party, you can use your influence to help change the lives of poor people around the world.

Party members have special access to politicians and people in power, so you can use your membership to really make a mark.

Follow the instructions below to get started. Each step goes into some detail, so take your time and read each through and complete them and we're certain you'll make a big impact on your party's manifesto.

What we're calling for

Start by having a look at our 'dream manifesto' - for a short introduction have a look at the overview, or if you want to really get into the detail read our in depth version.

• Overview
  Take a look at our list of poverty-busting goals to see what must be prioritised in party manifestos.
• In depth
  As an active party member, chances are you're interested in the detail. So if you really want to dive into the depths of things, have a read through Oxfam's manifesto asks in detail (PDF 29 Kb)

Who to contact and how

Because each party has a different way of putting together its manifesto, and they write them at different times, the way in which you can have influence depends on the party you're a member of - for some parties it's best to contact MPs directly, for others there are online forums you can take part in and other ways you can put the pressure on.

Select your party from the list below to find out who to contact and how to contact them:

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