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For all that Wikipedia implores editor to “ignore all rules” (ignore them, that is, if they impede the making of improvements to the encyclopedia), it also has a number of policies and, of lesser weight, guidelines. Though these can at times appear complex, even contradictory, they can also help editors to understand what is good, and bad practice.
Although some Wikipedia editors will insist that the conflict of interest policy decrees that you must not edit an article about yourself or someone you work for, that’s not true — though you should proceed with caution.
But there’s a corollary: the Wikipedia community wants its articles about politicians — indeed, about all living people — to be not only accurate, but fair. The biographies of living persons policy exists to ensure this is so.
This guide, written by a very experienced Wikipedian, should help you find your way.
Editing pages about your MP, or other areas you’re involved with.
Other Wikimedia Foundation projects, and how to make positive contributions.
The Wikimedia community
Wikipedians (who make Wikipedia) and Wikimedians
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Andy Mabbett
Andy Mabbett, FRSA, (ORCID: 0000-0001-5882-6823) is a consultant who specialises in advising organisations about Wikipedia and its sister projects, and training people to edit Wikipedia. He has worked as a “Wikimedian in Residence” for a number of museums, art galleries and learned societies.