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*Siren* MP letter templates are here!

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Badgerthebodger · 27/03/2018 20:31

Hello everyone

I know a lot of people have been asking for template letters to send to their MPs so I have consulted with the other members of Sex Matters and come up with a template which I hope will help.

I have gone for a format which I hope will enable you to pick and choose which issues mean the most to you. I think MPs are best approached on one or two issues which you feel passionate about and can perhaps expand on the information I have given.

It is really important to personalise these letters as much as you can. The best results so far have come from people meeting their MP or MSP so if you feel able to do that please include it in your letter. The template letter is intended as a guide to help you get started, with links to evidence for any issues raised.

I will be refining the template as we go along, so if there is an issue which isn't covered please just let me know. Equally, if you think there is an issue which isn't quite right please tell me and I will amend it.

If you would like a template, please PM me and I will send it over.

Many thanks
Badger and Sex Matters

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50ShadesOfEarlGrey · 30/03/2018 22:12

May I have a template please Badger.

PetraDelphiki · 30/03/2018 21:49

Could I have the template too please?

flowersonthepiano · 30/03/2018 21:46

Badgerthebodger thanks for doing this. I have just pmed you asking for the letter.

I just wondered if anyone has heard anything from my MP (Lisa Nandy) on this? I googled but can't find anything. My gut feeling is that she might be sympathetic...but then she seems very ambitious, so may be keeping her head beneath the parapet..

Ginpuddles · 30/03/2018 21:18

@Badgerthebodger - could I have a PM too please?

Thanks
MyShinyThing · 30/03/2018 20:59

Could I have a PM please Badger.

Terf & I seem to share an MP & I've been wondering what his response would be for a while but haven't been able to form a concise way of getting my concerns across.

I'm a serial lurker in these threads & find you all really inspirational. Thank you for all the work you've been putting in.

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Badgerthebodger · 30/03/2018 20:23

Bump for Friday night crowd Smile

I will catch up with PMs in the morning, not on my laptop

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Badgerthebodger · 30/03/2018 18:19

I think the SAGES leaflet is great to take with you. Lots of well-researched points and quite short and to the point which is great. Again, I would probably stick to one or two issues you feel passionate about, do some research and really push your MP for a proper response.

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Stilettosandan0venglove · 29/03/2018 21:57

Thanks Badger that's kind. Any advice gratefully received! I'm not very confident but I will do my research and try my best to be clear and calm. I'll probably have my baby there for moral support Confused

MidLifeCrisis2017 · 29/03/2018 20:11

Yes please @Badgerthebodger to the template

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Badgerthebodger · 29/03/2018 20:05

Stilettos great result!

Really good as well that you have some time to plan and research, let me know if I can help with anything.

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Stilettosandan0venglove · 29/03/2018 16:06

So I sent a follow up email after a long wait, and got a reply from a member of the MP's team straight away. I now have an appointment to see the MP, in several weeks time. No mention was made of his views, which I'm actually not disappointed about. I wasn't looking forward to getting a standard bland reply which I'd then have to argue with. I'm hoping that in person he might be less guarded and tell me what he thinks.

needmorespace · 29/03/2018 12:11

template for me as well please

Comedyusername · 29/03/2018 10:49

Also, I think my mum will write to her's too as she asked me the other day what we as your 'average' woman can do to get heard

Comedyusername · 29/03/2018 10:47

I would like the template please, but can't figure out how to DM on the app. My Tory MP seems pretty toothless so I don't expect anything to happen as a result, but I can but try...

Stilettosandan0venglove · 29/03/2018 10:42

Really good template, Badger thanks.

AuntyElle · 29/03/2018 10:35

Could you PM me please? Thank you for doing this.

Callmejudith · 29/03/2018 10:33

Badger can you PM me too please

Freshlylaidterf · 29/03/2018 09:15

Bump

whiteroseredrose · 28/03/2018 22:53

Hi can you pm me the template. I'm going to write to my MP and I could do with a starting point.

Terftastic · 28/03/2018 22:44

We can live in hope, Errol. I will update on the response - it'll be an interesting one. He's an aged Tory in one of the safest seats in the country. I don't honestly believe that he really believes that "men can become women" or suchlike... I doubt it would even be on his radar tbh.

Stilettosandan0venglove · 28/03/2018 22:39

LongWeek Thanks! I'll give him a nudge.

ErrolTheDragon · 28/03/2018 22:35

Thanks badger - I realise I'll need to log in to pick up the pm anyway, but that's fine.

terftastic - maybe there's a chance that fallon might be somewhat sensitive to the concerns of women, having being caught by #metoo and accepted he was wrong?

Terftastic · 28/03/2018 22:27

Thanks Badger Thanks and will update. I'm expecting a brush off actually (Michael Fallon) - but I'll go for it!

KatnissMellark · 28/03/2018 22:20

Badger can you PM me please

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Badgerthebodger · 28/03/2018 22:18

@ErrolTheDragon I have PM'ed you - if you can't get at it let me know

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