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Empowering Transformation: Unleashing Your Potential in Scotland

Discover the power of transformation with our guide designed for activists and advocates in Scotland. Join cross-party groups in the Scottish Parliament, learn about early day motions, and understand the influence of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on vital issues like climate change. This comprehensive resource provides insights into lobbying decision-makers, preparing for impactful conversations, and making your voice heard. Together, we can drive forward ambitious climate legislation and support developing nations in the fight against climate change.

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Empowering Transformation: Unleashing Your Potential in Scotland

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  1. Transformation Realising your Transformational Power In Scotland

  2. Transformation The Power Quiz

  3. 1. Who Can Join a Cross Party Group, in the SP? • MSPs, organisations and members of the public • MSPs and members of the public • MSPs and organisations • MSPs only

  4. 2. What is an Early Day Motion? A Daily morning procession through the House of Commons every morning B First daily vote in the Commons C A quasi petition MPs use to demonstrate concern on an issue in the Commons D First debate of the day in the Commons

  5. 3. How many times did UK government backbenchers rebel 2006-2007? A 20 per cent of voting divisions B 30 per cent C 10 per cent D 15 per cent

  6. 4. How many MEP constituencies are there in the UK? A 12 B 73 C 646 D 785

  7. 5. Which is the biggest political grouping in the European Parliament? A The Party of European Socialists B The European People’s Party and European Democrats C The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe D Green/European free Alliance

  8. 6. MEPs can do which of the following? A amend & vote on legislation & policy B approve the appointment of the European Commission C approve international agreements D All of these

  9. 7. Who is the Convenor of the Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee of the SP? • Patrick Harvie – Glasgow/Scottish Green • Alex Johnstone – NE Scotland/Scottish Conservative & Unionist • Shirley-Anne Somerville – Lothians/SNP • Sarah Boyack – Edinburgh Central/Scottish Labour

  10. 8. What is the Hassi report about? A NHS GP services B The new European Agreements on trade with developing countries C Action on climate change by Europe D Voting corruption in MSP elections

  11. Who should we lobby? • MPs Members of Parliament • MEPs Members of the European Parliament • Members of the Scottish Parliament, Welsh National Assembly, Northern Ireland Assembly

  12. Why bother? • They have power which we want them to use • You have power: they need your vote

  13. Why bother with MEPs? • MEPs can influence the policy of EU bloc which is the biggest aid donor in the world and a major trade partner for many developing countries • They can vote on the climate and energy package • They are up for re-election next year

  14. We want MEPs to • Vote for a Climate and Energy Package which includes 40 per cent emissions cuts by 2020; and EU financing for developing countries to reduce emissions, and develop cleanly • Press the EU on its position at the international climate talks at Copenhagen –inc committing to 80 percent carbon cuts by 2050

  15. Why bother with MSPs? • They will vote on a Scottish Climate Change Bill • An ambitious Scottish Climate Change Act would set a standard for the rest of the UK and Europe • It would put pressure on the UK Gov to improve its reductions targets

  16. We want MSPs to vote for • 80% target for emissions cuts by 2050 • Annual targets of at least 5% • No cuts by offsetting

  17. Talking to decision-makers: easier than you think • They need your vote • They’re smart - but they can’t know everything about everything • They are often genuinely interested • There’s always expert back-up from the Christian Aid Campaigns team

  18. Talking to decision-makers : prepare to connect • Research them! Consider their party, delegation and committee memberships and history of interests • How will you present your concerns? • Predict how they might respond • More than one of you? Organise yourselves

  19. Talking to decision-makers: Be concise • They’re busy • Keep it calm, clear and simple • Keep everyone in the meeting on the subject

  20. Talking to decision-makers: Get a result • Get a commitment from them as to their course of action • Or a statement of their views • Keep the relationship open – send them a thank you letter, offer further information • Inform Campaigns about the meeting

  21. Using the pledge to lobby MEPs • See the campaign organiser’s pack • Collect pledges as a tool to lobby your MEP • Use the press release and letter to organise an event and meeting • Sign up to Local Lobbyist

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