This document discusses developing an effective language policy when working with the government. It outlines the value of being multilingual, including economic, social, political, and cultural benefits. Conversely, it also discusses the penalties of monolingualism. When advocating for language policy changes, the document recommends keeping messages simple, having broad consensus, and involving many stakeholders. It provides examples of UK language needs such as valuing all languages, improving primary language education, ensuring basic multilingualism for secondary graduates, and increasing the number of language specialists. Finally, it offers tips for getting the government's attention, including understanding their priorities and presenting solutions in a way they can understand and support.