1. Publish a register of candidates’ professional backgrounds 

Every election, major parties can make it clear how many of their MPs and Prospective Parliamentary Candidates are from blue collar and working class professional backgrounds. Information on race, gender and other characteristics of those in political life are regularly discussed, we think class and profession should be part of the argument for diversity. 

2. Set a target of 30%: The same as the general population

Parties should commit to ensuring that 30% of their MPs have blue collar and working class backgrounds. This is roughly the same representation of professional background as the public that elect each government.

3. Create a minimum £4000 candidate bursary scheme

Major parties should commit to ensuring that a bursary that covers expenditures is available to help candidates working as keyworker, and in low income professions to run for positions in their party.

4. Set up a mentoring scheme specifically for blue collar and working class professionals

Parties should develop a scheme where a new generation of blue collar and working class professionals can shadow and be mentored by current and retired MPs. We want a new generation of workers to feel confident that they can be as good a legislator as any high status professional.