Thank you taking the time to write to your MP. Even though the UK government has been a strong supporter of Ukraine, it could easily change its stance without strong ongoing public support which is why it is important to show this support to your MP.
If you would like to contact your MP then firstly visit https://members.parliament.uk/members/commons and enter your postcode to identify who your MP is, then click their name to find their contact details. You can get their email address or office postal address if your prefer.
When writing to your MP it is important to tell them that you are one of their constituents and include your address. You should also be polite even if you do not agree with them on other issues.
It is more effective to write your own wording, but if you are stuck feel free to use one of the following templates…
On abduction of Ukrainian Children
Dear <MP Name>
I am one of your constituents and I live at:-
<Give your address>
I am writing to you to express my concern at the abduction of over 6000 Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation. Please can you take the necessary actions to ensure the following:-
- Sanctions against individuals and organisations involved.
- Ukrainian children in Russia should be allowed to call home and contact their families as per Geneva Convention.
- Access of independent ICRC and UN monitors to Ukrainian children in Russia.
- All Ukrainian children to be returned home.
Thank you for your time,
<Your name>
On ensuring war crimes are investigated
Dear <MP Name>
I am one of your constituents and I live at:-
<Give your address>
I am writing to ask you to make sure that the UK stands by the commitments it made at the conference in London on 20th March hosted by the Deputy Prime Minister.
These commitments include providing support for victims of war crimes and increased evidence gathering for eventual prosecutions.
It is vital that Russian war crimes are accurately recorded and those responsible are not allowed to evade justice at the end of the war.
Thank you for your time,
<Your name>
On ensuring continued supply of arms and military equipment
Dear <MP Name>
I am one of your constituents and I live at:-
<Give your address>
I am writing to you to express my support for the UKs continued supply of arms and equipment to Ukraine in its fight against Russian invasion. It is vital that not only does this support continue but that it increases especially as we approach a potential spring counter-offensive by Ukraine to repel occupying forces.
In his recent visit to the UK, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a request for modern western jet fighters to defend Ukrainian cities from Russian terror attacks. Please can you put pressure on the UK government to reconsider its decision on this matter.
Thank you for your time,
<Your name>Please feel free to use any of these templates or take ideas from them to write your own as this may be more effective.
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