Dear [Name],
The world seems to be getting more turbulent by the day, with Trump’s war on Iran sending yet another stark reminder of the vulnerability of a world powered by fossil fuels.
In the UK, the year’s big political event is getting closer. May’s elections are less than a month away, and we will be sending out your personal voting recommendations very soon – so watch this space (if you’ve got a postal vote, please feel free to hold off on sending it back).
In the meantime, we’ve put together a bumper pack of resources to keep you informed about where the parties stand on climate and how to do your own research about the candidates in your area, as well as explainers on the voting systems for the devolved assemblies, for those of you voting in Scotland and Wales.
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Whether you’re voting in England’s local elections or for the devolved assemblies in Scotland and Wales, you’ll want to know where the parties stand on climate and nature. We’ve put together the key environmental pledges of each of the main parties – and for England an overview of their record in local government – complete with our assessment of their climate stance. Read more on our website.
To make the best choice for climate, it can be really valuable to supplement our voting recommendation with your own independent research. Or you may face a tough choice due to local factors, or want to learn more about any independent candidates standing in your area. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to help you research your local candidates – online, by email and in person. Read more on our website.
In Scotland and Wales, voters go to the polls to elect their devolved governments, covering areas such as education and health – and with considerable power over climate policy.
While UK general elections use first past the post (the candidate with the most votes wins), both Scotland and Wales have elements of proportional representation in their voting systems. In fact, Wales is undergoing radical electoral reform this year, with the previous system being replaced by a new, fully proportional one.
This is great news for democracy – but the systems themselves can be very confusing! If you’re voting in Scotland or Wales, we’ve unpacked the complexities so you can cast your vote fully informed about how the system works for your national parliament:
We hope this helps you get ready for the May elections – we’ll be back in touch with our voting recommendation very soon.
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With very best wishes
Ben, Garry, Jamie, Peter & Will
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