The 2024 General Election has ushered in a big change in politics. Not only do we have a new Labour Government after 14 years of Conservative rule, but the make-up of Parliament itself has changed significantly.
Over half of MPs (54%) have been elected for the first time. This means that while we have information on some of them from our pre-election campaigning, we have no voting records for a huge number of MPs.
This lack of information is a challenge, but we also have a big opportunity to promote the pro-life message to these new MPs.
With assisted suicide legislation on the way, and the threat of decriminalisation proposals returning, it is hugely important that we lobby our MPs. Starting a respectful relationship with them is a crucial first step.
Please use our tool to send a message to your MP. Input your postcode to bring up who your MP is. The tool will bring up an example template (which is tailored to if your MP is newly elected or returning, and if returning, to their voting record).
Please edit the template (especially if you have been in contact with your MP before) and press Send message.
And please send any replies you get to political@spuc.org.uk.
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Dear [MP Name],
Congratulations on your re-election. I am one of your constituents and I am a supporter of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children.
My reason for writing to you now is to thank you for voting to protect life in Parliament. As a pro-lifer it is wonderful for me to be represented in Parliament by someone who shares my deeply held convictions.
I was very concerned about attempts in the last Parliament to decriminalise abortion, including horrific proposals that would have legalised abortion up to birth. I am sure it will not be long before such measures are proposed again.
I am also very concerned about the prospect of assisted suicide being legalised. There is already a private members bill in the House of Lords, and the Prime Minister has promised to allow time for a vote in this Parliament.
Protecting human life from conception until natural death is one of the most urgent tasks ahead in Parliament. I am sure I can count on your support to oppose any measure which would further endanger the weakest and most vulnerable members of our society; the unborn, the sick, elderly and disabled.
If you need any support on these issues, I know that the staff at SPUC are eager to be of assistance.
Please continue to be a voice for the voiceless in this Parliament.
My reason for writing to you now is to let you know that there are those in your constituency, myself included, who believe that protecting human life from conception until natural death is one of the most urgent tasks ahead in Parliament.
I know that you have voted in favour of expanding access to abortion in the past. While we may not agree on abortion itself, I hope that we can find common ground on particular issues. For instance, proposals to decriminalise abortion in the last Parliament horrified me not just because they would remove any protection from unborn babies, but because encouraging late-term abortions at home would have devastating consequences for women.
I am also very concerned about the prospect of assisted suicide being legalised. There is already a private members bill in the House of Lords, and the Prime Minister has promised to allow time for a vote in this Parliament. You might find this briefing on the subject helpful.
The mark of a civilised society is how we protect our weakest and most vulnerable members; the unborn, the sick, elderly and disabled. I urge you to do all you can to stand up for the most vulnerable in this Parliament.
Please will you vote to protect the weakest and most vulnerable members of our society; the unborn, the sick, elderly and disabled? These are the people who most need our care and protection.
You may find these briefings on abortion and assisted suicide helpful:
Abortion - A Guide for Parliamentarians
Should Assisted Suicide Be Legalised
SPUC staff will also be happy to help on either of these issues.
Congratulations on winning this Parliamentary seat. I am one of your constituents and I am a supporter of the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children.
Abortion was a live political issue in the last Parliament, and is sure to be raised again soon. This briefing lays out the current situation, and explores some of the issues likely to arise: Abortion - A Guide for Parliamentarians.
I was particularly concerned about attempts in the last Parliament to decriminalise abortion, including horrific proposals that would have legalised abortion up to birth. I am sure it will not be long before such measures are proposed again.
I am also very concerned about the prospect of assisted suicide being legalised. There is already a private members bill in the House of Lords, and the Prime Minister has promised to allow time for a vote in this Parliament. You might find this briefing on the subject helpful: Should Assisted Suicide be Legalised?
I would be grateful to know how you intend to vote on the decriminalisation of abortion, and on the legalisation of assisted suicide. I would also urge you to meet with SPUC staff, who will be happy to brief you further on these issues.
Congratulations again on your election, and please do all you can to protect the weakest and most vulnerable members of our society - the unborn, the sick, elderly and disabled
Kind regards,
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