It might sound a desperate measure but perhaps a letter to our MPs asking them to 'pray' for us - might be a positive move. 'Praying' is explained here.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1730344,00.html

The following extract is from the above front page article in The Times 11 August 2005.

PLANS to allow round-the-clock drinking face a last-minute revolt from MPs who fear that the proposals will increase violent crime.

The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats joined forces yesterday to demand that the Government delay the most sweeping changes to the licensing laws for 90 years.

They will use a little-known parliamentary process called prayingin an attempt to wring concessions from the Government. The rebellion comes after comments by judges in England and Wales that the new laws could bring an increase in drink-fuelled violence and worse.