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Have you ever been part of a political campaign? Have you ever been part of a political campaign?
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With less than eight months to go before the general election, we are in the throes of party conference season. Yet membership of mainstream political parties and trade unions is dwindling.With less than eight months to go before the general election, we are in the throes of party conference season. Yet membership of mainstream political parties and trade unions is dwindling.
In spite of this, many have taken inspiration from the record turnout generated by the Scottish referendum. According to the British Social Attitudes survey, interest in politics is on the rise, as seen by the increasing mass participation in digital campaigning.In spite of this, many have taken inspiration from the record turnout generated by the Scottish referendum. According to the British Social Attitudes survey, interest in politics is on the rise, as seen by the increasing mass participation in digital campaigning.
Have you ever been a member of a political party or trade union? Have you been part of a campaign group, signed a petition or been on a protest? What prompted you to get involved and was it a positive experience?Have you ever been a member of a political party or trade union? Have you been part of a campaign group, signed a petition or been on a protest? What prompted you to get involved and was it a positive experience?
Share your experiences and photos on GuardianWitness or you can use the Google form below if you want to share extra information or remain anonymous. We will publish a selection on the website.Share your experiences and photos on GuardianWitness or you can use the Google form below if you want to share extra information or remain anonymous. We will publish a selection on the website.
• This article was amended on 24 September 2014 to change a reference to “membership of political parties” being at an all time low to “membership of the three mainstream political parties”.