It is easy and worthwhile to contact your MP and express your concern about the lack of Climate Action.

 

You can find out who your MP is here: https://www.theyworkforyou.com/

We have also put a sample template below which you can use, but we would recommend you customising it; MPs take personal letters more seriously than templates ones.

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Your address

Date

Dear __________ MP

Begin your letter by introducing yourself. Introduce the topic of climate change and explain what interests and concerns you about it.

For example;

“I am writing to you regarding the Government’s recent commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. However, our rate of carbon emissions reductions suggests we are nowhere near meeting our climate change targets. The world is already 1 degree hotter than it was compared to pre-industrial times, and we are on course to be 1.5 degrees hotter by 2030. Furthermore, whilst the net zero commitment is to be welcomed, there is currently no road map for how we are going to achieve the level of carbon reductions necessary. I find this deeply concerning and wanted to write to you to express my support for any work that can be done to ramp up Britain’s response to this global challenge.” 

You may wish to add some personal details into your letter, for example;

  • A personal experience you have had regarding climate change, such as the impact in a country you have visited.

  • You could talk about ways in which you feel climate change or a related issue affects you directly, such as air pollution, flooding or wildlife loss.

It is always good to tell your MP you appreciate their work on something they have to set the tone for a constructive dialogue, even if you disagree on a lot of areas. You can find your MP’s previous voting record at www.theyworkforyou.com or visit their website to find out campaigns they have taken part in.

Ask your MP to take action

This could be on a local or national level. Try to make your ask personal; either to you, your MP or your local area. Some examples of what you might ask your MP to do are:

  • Write to the Minister for Clean Growth, Claire Perry, in support of urgent action in response to the report.

  • Address a local issue such as poor air quality, fuel poverty, public transport, access to green spaces, cycle paths or new community energy projects.

  • Ask to meet with your MP to discuss these issues further. Hope for the Future will be able to provide you with any support or resources you might need in preparing for this.

I look forward to hearing back from you.

Your name.