Ms Glenda Jackson MP (Insert the name of the parliamentary candidate you are inviting)

Candidates address/ constituency address

Date (Insert Date)

Dear Glenda Jackson MP (Insert your parliamentary candidate)

Re: Invitation to meet the Irish community in (Insert your area) on (date & time)

With an election fast approaching, we would like to invite you to come along to meet the Irish community in our Irish centre on (Date) and to share a platform with the candidates from the main parties. The event will be chaired by (Name of Chairperson for meeting).

Your own constituency is home to (Insert number) Irish born people, and many more second and third generation Irish people who contribute to life in (Insert your area).

Irish contributions to the cultural and economic life of Great Britain can hardly be overstated. Even now the Irish continue to form a large part of migration inflow and along with second and third generation Irish have a significant presence in Britain's cultural and economic life.

There is, however, a legacy of worse times that can leave the Irish feeling disengaged with the wider British society. When not hidden in a 'white' category, there is consistent evidence that the within the Irish community are some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged in Britain.

The highest rate of cancer and significant levels of mental ill health make up the statistical profile of Irish health. There is also compelling evidence that the Irish feel less comfortable accessing services and do so in small numbers, and that some service providers 'rationalise away' Irish need.

The Irish community make up a sizeable part of your constituency and have a lot to contribute.

As a prospective MP we would be delighted to welcome you and think it would be advantageous to all if you were to meet with our community, and see how you can support the contribution and needs of Irish people in (Insert your area).

For more details about the event please contact .........

Yours faithfully

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