Messaging and press releases

• Data is collected and analysed on the number of press releases and social media posts on issues affecting underrepresented groups
• Equal communications coverage is given to all sections and networks within the party
• The party doesn’t stay silent on issues affecting people from underrepresented groups which people from overrepresented groups might think are less important

Speakers and panels

• The party has a wide range of spokespeople
• Media training is available
• Media training contains discussion of issues people from underrepresented groups might face when doing media appearances. For example, techniques for challenging Islamophobia in media interviews
• Positive action is taken to increase the number of disabled, LGBTI, ethnic minority and women speakers on panels and media appearances

Negative and offensive media coverage

• Parties have a communications and media policy which addresses how they would respond to offensive media coverage
• Candidates are involved in conversations about responding to negative or offensive coverage
• Where appropriate, the party has private discussions with media outlets about why particular language is inappropriate
• If candidates are harassed by the media, their safety is prioritised

Responding to online abuse

• There is a clear social media and online behaviour policy which includes: examples of behaviour which won’t be tolerated, how people can report incidences and your complaints and disciplinary procedures
• Members who are found to be behaving inappropriately online are disciplined or expelled
• Incidents of online harassment are reported to the police

Inclusive election materials

• Images show a variety of family groups and ethnicities
• Manifestos include references to equality and diversity
• Materials show images of women, disabled people, ethnic minorities and the LGBTI community being activists, speakers and involved in activities

Accessible election material

• Election materials are produced in languages other than English
• A reputable translator is used to produce materials in languages other than English
• Subtitles are used on campaign films