This Fairtrade Fortnight, we’re calling for MPs to pledge their support for Fairtrade and stand with farmers who are being pushed to the brink by unfair trade and the climate crisis.
Take action in just 5 simple steps
1. Head to the Ask your MP pledge page
2. Enter your postcode to find your local MP
3. We’ll auto-generate a letter to your MP for you.
4. Personalise your message and hit send!
5. Now share your action on social media and inspire others to #BeTheChange
Now is the time for swift action
While we can all be the change, our politicians have a special role to play. They can push to change laws and regulations, and work towards a world where all trade is fair.
With the recent elections behind us, we have a unique chance to bring new MPs into our global, farmer-led movement for a fairer future.
Now is the time for the new government to take decisive action to support farmers overseas—so we can continue enjoying the foods we love while ensuring the farmers who produce them receive a fair price for their hard work.
Did you know that most UK adults are concerned about the supply of food to the UK, with 60% wanting more action from politicians?
Believe us – action like this really makes a difference
Before the election, over 1,500 of you contacted your local candidates, and we saw real results.
Over 200 candidates committed to work with Fairtrade campaigners like you locally, and organisations like ours nationally.
Over 20 of those people are now MPs, ready and willing to speak up for a fairer future.
Thank you for taking the pledge to #BeTheChange
Shockat Adam MP
Scott Arthur MP
Tonia Antoniazzi MP
Jess Asato MP
Lee Barron MP
Bell Ribeiro-Addy MP
Sian Berry MP
Olivia Blake MP
Christopher Bloore MP
Maureen Burke MP
Irene Campbell MP
Wendy Chamberlain MP
Bambos Charalambous MP
Ellie Chowns MP
Lizzi Collinge MP
Jeremy Corbyn MP
Shaun Davies MP
Bobby Dean MP
Anna Dixon MP
Carla Denyer MP
Neil Duncan-Jordan MP
Alex Easton MP
Colum Eastwood MP
Kirith Entwistle MP
Tim Farron MP
Josh Fenton-Glynn MP
Patricia Ferguson MP
Emma Foody MP
Richard Foord MP
Will Forster MP
Mary Kelly Foy MP
Zöe Franklin MP
Barry Gardiner MP
Sarah Gibson MP
John Glen MP
Mary Glindon MP
Olly Glover MP
Ben Goldsborough MP
Claire Hanna MP
Pippa Heylings MP
Chris Hinchliff MP
Wera Hobhouse MP
Adam Jogee MP
Clive Jones MP
Lillian Jones MP
Ruth Jones MP
Chris Kane MP
Paul Kohler MP
Uma Kumaran MP
John Lamont MP
Graham Leadbitter MP
Alice MacDonald MP
Angus MacDonald MP
Ben Maguire MP
Brian Mathew MP
Alex Mayer MP
Gordon McKee MP
Kirsty McNeil MP
Calum Miller MP
John Milne MP
Navendu Mishra MP
Perran Moon MP
Jessica Morden MP
Grahame Morris MP
Margaret Mullane MP
James Murray MP
Katrina Murray MP
Josh Newbury MP
Dan Norris MP
Chi Onwurah MP
Kate Osamor MP
Andrew Pakes MP
Mike Reader MP
Joshua Reynolds MP
Gavin Robinson MP
Martin Rhodes MP
Ian Roome MP
Anna Sabine MP
John Slinger MP
Cat Smith MP
Elaine Stewart MP
Kirsteen Sullivan MP
Peter Swallow MP
Cameron Thomas MP
Liz Twist MP
Freddie van Mierlo MP
Munira Wilson MP
Jo White MP
Martin Wrigley MP
Claire Young MP
How to campaign for Fairtrade this Fortnight
Ask your MP to sign our pledge to Be The Change, and encourage others to contact their MP
Organise or join a campaign event
Push our message to ‘Be the Change’ out into the world! Dive into social media to spread the word, tag us, and use the hashtags #BeTheChange and #ChooseFairtrade.
Choose Fairtrade when you shop this Fortnight and encourage others to do the same