Here is a reminder of the political situation (key players) as of July 2024.

Citizens’ Climate International advocates working with lawmakers. Having a good relationship with your constituency MP is the cornerstone of CCL’s activism, and an email or letter is a ideal first contact.

Sample letter of introduction to a new or returning MP.

NB This is designed to be sent during the summer of 2024, please adapt if sending later, further information on following up after ‘first contact’ will be added later.

Please copy in/forward to [email protected] so we can support you and keep track of contact with MPs.

Dear (MP’s name) (check UK Parliament MPs and Lords for terms of address and parliamentary address) .

Congratulations on becoming our new MP / on your re-election.
I’m sure that you will be looking forward to a break after such a hard campaign. Also, I know that many constituents are eager to meet you with a variety of concerns/issues/requests.

Personally, I believe that climate change is one of the / the greatest challenge for all of us and I’m keen to discuss policies on climate change; not least because I am a member of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, UK (CCL UK). CCL UK is a member of an international organisation, Citizens’ Climate International, which advocates for a method of carbon pricing, known as Climate Income. This returns the (gradually rising) carbon fee to everybody as an equal dividend. Climate Income makes our lives more affordable during the transition to decarbonisation.
 

I will follow up with you in the autumn with further information with a view to a meeting.
Once again, congratulations on your election to Parliament and I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Your name

Best wishes / Kind regards or other closing phrase.

Your name and address (to prove that you are a constituent).