Types of participation
Traditional forms of political participation include the following:
Voting in a range of elections including national, local, regional and referendums
Membership of a political party, attending meetings and actively campaigning
Standing as a candidate in elections
Joining a pressure group
Writing letters to MPs and councillors
Recent developments in political participation include the following:
Following, retweeting and liking political posts on social media such as Twitter (X) and Facebook
Organising and participating in protests such as those associated with Black Lives Matter via social media
Boycotting certain goods and businesses out of political and moral principle