Media lab general election special London
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Our next Media Lab session in London will be on Tuesday May 2nd, 3.00 – 8.00 pm at Unite the Union, Ron Todd House, 33 - 37 Moreland St, London EC1V 8BB
With a snap general election coming it is more important than ever to make our voices heard, and ensure that whoever is in Downing Street on June 8th treats migrants’ issues with respect.
This Media Lab offers a special session on commenting online run by the Guardian’s Moderation Manager, a session on writing letters to the Editor, as well as a 3-part General Election-themed session.
General Election 2017 – how to make our voices heard (it is advised to take part in all 3 sessions. The timing of Session C is flexible)
3-4pm Session A) Discussion on the General Election and Immigration – what are we calling for? We will generate clear suggestions for policy which will be fed to all the main political parties for consideration. (Led by the MV team)
4-4.30pm Session B) How do we engage with parliamentary processes and make our voices heard during the election? (Led by the MV team)
4.30- 7pm Session C) How to write to your MP: This is a practical session where you will get one-one advice on how to write and send letters to your MPs raising your concerns or campaigning on rights issues. You can join this session at any time from 4.30-7pm. (Led by TBC)
5-7pm Commenting on online media: Much of the media around migration takes place online. This is a practical session where you will learn how to write informed commentary and give them the right tone to challenge untruths, highlight good coverage and build solidarity.
(Mentor: from The Guardian. The session will run 5-7pm starting with a group introduction at 5 followed by one-one support.)
6-8pm Writing a letter to the editor: This practical session will cover how to prepare a clear, concise letters to a newspaper that tells your story and/or campaigns on an issue close to you. There will be time to write and get feedback on your letter.
(Mentor: Journalist and Editor Daniel Nelson has worked on newspapers, magazines, news agencies and websites across the world and has trained journalists in a dozen countries, including at City University London. The session will run 6-8pm)