What We've Done Previously
So far the IN has:
- Helped over a dozen candidates in the 2005 general election and provided an effective national media campaign
- Produced leaflets and resources for supporters
- Started an online presence, with a website, blog and social media pages
- Connected with current and former independent politicians, such as Martin Bell and Richard Taylor
- Formed an Executive committee for the IN that act as the guiding body
- Designed and created videos for Independent candidates. Examples of these include campaign adverts and vox pops
- Adopted and edited the Bell Principles, a code of conduct for Independent candidates and representatives
- Registered IN as a Ltd company – Independent Network Campaign Ltd
- Registered IN as a Third Party with the Electoral Commission
- Held meetings with national journalists
- Arranged meetings and formed partnerships with organisations, such as Parliamentary Outreach and the Democracy Trust.
- Connected with Independent PPCs and individuals interested in non-party politics
- Arranged events and workshops for Independent PPCs
- Started a bank of volunteers
- Conducted interviews and set up media opportunities for candidates
- Created an information page on Wikipedia