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Should I keep writing if my MP is unsupportive?22 January 2008
MPs need votes. It is vital they listen to their constituents.
The more they are lobbied the more likely they are to act. Either that or face losing in the next election.
Some MPs avoid being direct, e.g. 'Many people support this issue.'
Don't give up
Ask them for their specific view point - you have a right to know.
You can also get a letter in your local paper - here's how (PDF† - 348K). If it gains support your MP will take notice.
If you need help responding to your MP on one of our campaigns please let us know.
You do make a difference
Without your support we would never have had these successes:
Road Traffic Reduction Act 1997
Reduction of VAT on energy saving materials 1996-98
The Recycled Content of Newsprint Bill 2000
Warm Homes & Energy Conservation Act 2000
Countryside & Rights of Ways Act 2000
Organic Targets2002
Household Waste Recycling Act2003
Climate Change Act 2008
Getting feed-in tariffs into the 2010 Energy Act
Saving the Renewable Heat Incentive in 2010
†To view PDF files you will need to download Adobe Acrobat Reader. Visually impaired users can get extra help with these documents from access.adobe.com.
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