AN MP is inviting residents to get involved in UK parliament week and join a UK-wide conversation about our democracy, people power and making change happen.

MP, Trudy Harrison is inviting everyone in Copeland to get involved in UK Parliament Week, an annual event taking place from November 1 to 7, that engages people from across the UK with their UK Parliament, explores what it means to them and empowers them to get involved.

This year, the focus is how small actions can lead to big changes, encouraging participants to get informed, take action and make an impact on issues they care about. It is a great opportunity to examine what issues are important to residents and how they can work with UK Parliament to bring about change.

Mrs Harrison said: “As the MP for Copeland, I encourage people in my constituency to get involved with UK Parliament Week 2021.

"Active public participation is vital in a thriving democracy and we all have our part to play. I look forward to seeing how organisations and local groups in Copeland join in, especially the next generation of voters in our schools.”

Last year, almost one million people took part in UK Parliament Week, despite the challenging circumstances caused by Covid-19.

To sign up to take part in UK Parliament Week, visit www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/sign-up.