Invite your MP to our Westminster Event

The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben viewed across the River Thames under a bright blue, cloudy sky.

Help us advocate for D1 reform, ask your MP to attend our event

We’re encouraging CTA member organisations to email their local MP and invite them to our Westminster reception, whether or not they are able to attend the event themselves.

MPs are more likely to attend when invited by an organisation from their constituency. By inviting your MP, you can help us show that minibus driver licensing reform matters to communities across the UK and build parliamentary support for change.

To invite your MP:

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