Can't make it to London?
You don't have to come to London to help make this the last time that the UK hosts the world's largest arms fair. Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, join with hundreds of others by taking action in your local area during the week of the fair (13-16 September).
Lobby your MP
2 minutes: Email your MP. It takes just two minutes with our template letter. If you have a few more minutes, please personalise it to make your action even more effective.
15 minutes: Reply to your MP. We've provided suggested responses and up-to-date news to help.
1 hour: Arrange to meet your MP in your constituency. Use the resources for the mass lobby to prepare what you want to say, and adapt the invitation to request a meeting in your constituency. Let us know what you are planning and we can send you petitions from local people to present to your MP, and put you in touch with local CAAT supporters if you like.
Collect signatures
We're taking our demand that the arms fair never takes place again to key decision-makers over the next few months: Vince Cable, former arms trade critic; Lord Green, who set aside his moral objections to arms sales to become Trade Minister; London's mayoral candidates; Party conferences, and others. Help us double the number of signatures during the week of the arms fair:
1 minute: Sign the petition to say This is NOT OK.
1 more minute: Share the petition by email or on Twitter or Facebook. Or order our This is NOT OK leaflets to give to friends and family.
30 minutes - 3 hours: Take to the streets to collect signatures! Order posters, leaflets and resources. Borrow a CAAT tablecloth. Have a look at our top tips for planning a street stall, and have a think about ways to make your stall have visual impact.
Target exhibitors
The chances are that one of the companies going to the arms fair is based near you. You could use this fact to write to local media about the arms fair, make a street stall more relevant or to plan a demonstration. More info and ideas.
Take action online
Help us build a wave of online action during the week of the fair. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter and join our e-bulletin for the latest. Twitter hashtag is #stopdsei
Check out these graphics and add them to your online profiles to help spread the word!
Share the video! Some friendly and talented people have made this rather good video to help get the word out. Take a look and then pass it on!
We can help!
CAAT can:
- Link you up with other CAAT supporters in your area and publicise announcements on our website and email lists.
- Provide posters and materials, and may be able to cover some of the costs.
- Offer you advice on planning an action and research information.
- Support you to get media coverage for your action.
Email Anne-Marie or call the office to let us know what you're planning or to talk through your ideas.
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