meet your MP

Talking to your MP is one of the most impactful ways to take action for people, climate and nature, but we know it can sometimes be difficult. Here, you can find a number of resources, training opportunities and actions to help you feel prepared and confident to engage with your MP, and urge your decision makers to champion the climate and nature issues that matter most to you.

These resources are intended for everyone, whether or not you’ve met your MP. From helpful guides and handy hints, links to useful websites and invites to interactive workshops, you’ll find lots of resources here to equip you with the skills and tools to meet your decision maker and tell your story.

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Join one of Hope for the Future's online events - from training sessions on how to engage with your MP, to learning more specific topics you can talk to your MP about.

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How to tell a personal, authentic story

Telling your MP an authentic, personal story of why you care about the issue you're talking about is one of the most important tools you can have. Use this guide to help you craft your own story.

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How to write to your MP and request to meet them

Use this guide for practical tips on how to request a meeting with your MP.

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How to tell a story of us and now

Use this guide to identify the values and beliefs that unite your community, why your issue needs action now not later, and tell your collective story.

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How to craft an ask

Use this guide to help you craft an ask of your MP on the climate and nature issues that matter to you.

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Which politician should I meet?

Learn which elected representative you can talk to about your issues in Scotland, England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

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When meeting with your MP, you can talk to them about any climate or nature related issues that are important to you and your community. However, if you want some guidance on specific areas, take a look at some of our resources that will help you talk to your MP about different topics!

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How to talk to your MP about oil and gas licensing

Use this simplified policy guide to learn more about what you can ask of your MP around oil and gas licensing.

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How to talk to your MP and building and planning

Use this simplified resource to learn more about what you can ask of your MP around building and planning.

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How to talk to your MP about transport

Use this simplified resource to learn more about what your can ask of your MP around transport.

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How to talk to your MP about clean air

Use this simplified policy guide to learn more about what you can ask of your MP around clean air.

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How to talk to your MP about renewable energy

Use this simplified resource to learn more about what you can ask of your MP around renewable energy.

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How to talk to your MP about home insulation and retrofitting

Use this simplified policy guide to learn more about what you can ask of your MP around home insulation and retrofitting.

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How to talk to your MP about farming

Use this simplified policy guide to learn more about what you can ask of your MP around farming.

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On 25th October, Hope for the Future spoke with Nadia Whittome MP, to discuss about what we could achieve the climate change and nature if more people have conversations with the people elected to represent them. You can watch a recording of the discussion to hear from Nadia about how concerns and suggestions from her constituents influence her stance and policy decisions on climate-related matters, which methods of communication are most effective, and how to really make your request stand out amongst the hundreds of requests received by MPs each week - and much more!