Lobby Week: 13–20 September 2025

During Lobby Week (13–20 September), we’re encouraging Oxfam supporters like you to meet with your local MP. It’s a powerful way to show that people in every community care about climate justice and expect real leadership.

Oxfam is a member of Climate Cymru and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, who are organising their own mass lobby events. This is your chance to lobby your MSPs and MSs and fight for climate justice.

17th September: Sign up to lobby your Member of the Senedd

18th September: Sign up to lobby your Member of the Scottish Parliament

We all want a future that’s healthier, fairer, and safer. But that future depends on decisions made now. Meeting your MP locally helps:

• Keep the pressure on after the Westminster lobby
• Involve people who couldn’t travel to London
• Show that the movement is truly national, rooted in every community
• Remind MPs that constituents care and are watching

This is about more than one meeting. It’s part of a growing, visible movement pushing for real action on climate, fairness, and nature.

You don’t need to be an expert – just someone who cares. Every meeting counts, whether it’s one-on-one with your MP or a small local group.

Here’s how to get started:

1. Reach out to your MP Request a meeting during 13–20 September. You could invite them to a local café, park, or even meet them at their offices. You can do this through the Climate Coalition website – it's super simple.
2. Invite others to join Team up with friends, neighbours, or local groups – strength in numbers makes your message even louder. It also helps to take some of the pressure off. (MPs are humans too!)
3. Got a meeting agreed? Once your MP has agreed to a meeting, log it on the huge interactive map so we can see how many meetings are happening across the country.
4. Talk about the big issues Focus on the climate crisis and inequality and how this is affecting your community – and why we need leadership to overcome this climate crisis.
5. Share your story After your meeting, post about it online, tag Oxfam, or share your experience with your local press or community network. The more visible this is, the bigger the impact.

The Climate Coalition is offering:

• Free summer training sessions
• Step-by-step guides to meeting your MP
• Templates, toolkits, and tips

Oxfam will also share useful links and reminders over the coming weeks to help you feel ready and confident. This page is your one-stop shop for the local lobby – why not bookmark it now?

Want to build your confidence before September? The Climate Coalition is offering a free training series that can help you take the next step – whether you're just getting started or ready to grow your impact.

You can sign up for help and guidance from the coalition.

This is your moment to be part of something bigger. Whether it’s your first time speaking to an MP or your tenth, your voice matters – and it’s needed.

Act locally. Demand nationally. Change forever.