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Letter to Your MP — Template

Writing to your MP is a direct way to raise an issue in Parliament. Unlike Canada, standard Royal Mail postage is required — beyond that, "House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA" is all the address you need. Below is a ready-to-edit letter; customize it with your issue and post it to Westminster.

United Kingdom at a glance

  • Standard Royal Mail postage is required — there is no free-post privilege for writing to an MP, unlike Canada’s postage-free mail to the House of Commons.
  • You only need "[MP’s Name] MP, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA" — no street address or room number is needed for it to reach your MP.
  • You can only write to the MP for the constituency where you live, not any MP you choose — use Parliament’s "Find your MP" tool to confirm who represents you.
  • Keep it to one page, focused on a single issue, and say clearly what you’re asking your MP to do.

Letter to Your MP

Copy the letter below into the editor, replace the text in [brackets] with your details, and PostPal will print and mail it for you.

Subject: Letter to My MP
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, Postcode]
[Your Email]
[Your Phone Number]

[Date]

[Title] [MP's Full Name] MP
House of Commons
London SW1A 0AA

Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx.] [MP's Last Name],

I am writing to you as a constituent of [Constituency Name] regarding [the issue]. [Explain the issue and how it affects you or your community in two or three sentences.]

I would be grateful if you could [specific action — e.g., raise this matter in Parliament, support/oppose a bill, or meet with me to discuss it further].

Thank you for your time. I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely,
[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]

What your letter to your elected official must include

  • Your full name and home address, so your MP’s office can confirm you’re a constituent
  • A clear, specific statement of the issue and what you’re asking your MP to do
  • Your constituency name, if you know it
  • A concise, respectful tone — one page, one issue, is most effective

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a stamp to write to my MP?

Yes — unlike Canada, where mail to any Member of Parliament is postage-free, the UK has no equivalent privilege for constituent mail to MPs. Use standard Royal Mail postage.

What address do I use for my MP?

"[MP’s Name] MP, House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA" reaches any sitting MP — Parliament’s internal mail system delivers it from there. You don’t need a room number or any other address detail.

Can I write to any MP, or only my own?

By convention, MPs generally only respond to letters from their own constituents. Use Parliament’s "Find your MP" tool on parliament.uk (you’ll need your postcode) to find the MP for where you live.

How should I address my MP?

Most MPs are addressed as "Dear Mr./Ms./Mx. [Last Name]". Privy Counsellors — a title held by current and former Cabinet ministers, among others — are addressed as "The Rt Hon. [Name] MP". Check your MP’s own website if you’re unsure of their title.

Facts verified against official sources on September 3, 2026: parliament.uk, whatdotheyknow.com.

This template is provided for convenience only and is a starting point to customize, not advice specific to your situation. Details like addresses and contact rules change — confirm anything time-sensitive on the official page before sending.