Simpol Pledged Members of Parliament
Even though the 2010 election is over, we can still get MPs who haven’t yet signed the Simpol Pledge to do so. So, how many Simpol Adopters does it take to screw in a politician’s light bulb? Not as many as you might think. By Adopting Simpol, we really can make our collective will acted upon.
Below is a list of newly elected Simpol-pledged MPs, along with the unsuccessful candidates, all of whom have already signed the Simpol Pledge. Simpol MPs are highlighted in blue. If your constituency isn’t highlighted, why not write to your MP, encouraging them to sign the Simpol Pledge? To send them the Adopter’s Letter, and for other ideas on campaigning and making our presence felt please go to Get Involved.
For MPs who have already Pledged, why not drop them a line to say thank you!
Remember, many constituency boundaries have changed, so it’s a good idea to double-check which constituency you are in. Do this at: http://www.theyworkforyou.com/boundaries/
If you are an MP and you wish to sign the Simpol Pledge, please click here
Simpol Pledged MPs and Candidates (alphabetical by constituency):
Note: Constituencies with ‘North’, ‘Central’, etc. in the title, are listed with the place name first.
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Aberavon
Keith Davies, Liberal Democrat
Aberdeen South
Rhonda Reekie, Green Party
Arundel and South Downs
Derek Deedman, Liberal Democrat
Barking
Jayne Forbes, Green Party:
“I have been following your work for many years and have always felt that what you are doing is important. I am happy to sign up to this campaign.”
Barrow and Furness
Dr. Chris Loynes, Green Party
Barry Rabone, Liberal Democrat
Basildon South and East Thurrock
G. Williams, Liberal Democrat
Bath
Don Foster MP, Liberal Democrat
Batley and Spen
Matt Blakely, Green Party:
“The world we live in has never been so small and entwined. It is essential that we work collaboratively to achieve our global ambitions.”
Battersea
Martin Linton, Labour
Beckenham
Ann Garrett, Green Party:
“Simpol policies are a matter of great urgency in creating a sustainable planet.”
Beverley and Holderness
Ian Saunders, Labour
Birmingham Hall Green
Roger Godsiff MP, Labour
Birmingham Yardley
John Hemming MP, Liberal Democrat
Bolsover
Denise Hawksworth, Liberal Democrat
Bolton South East
Alan Johnson, Green Party
Boston and Skegness
Paul Kenny, Labour
Bosworth
Michael Mullaney, Liberal Democrat:
“I am happy to support the pledge!”
Brentford and Isleworth
Andrew Dakers, Liberal Democrat
Brighton Kemptown
Simon Burgess, Labour
Ben Duncan, Green Party
Brighton Pavilion
Caroline Lucas MP, Green Party:
“Personally, I think Simpol is a very exciting initiative, and one that is badly needed in today’s world of increasing disillusionment and apathy. It’s vital that people know that they can make a difference – and Simpol offers an important way of doing that.”
Nancy Platts, Labour
Berni Millam, Liberal Democrat
Bristol East
Mike Popham, Liberal Democrat
Glenn Vowles, Green Party
Bristol South
Dr. Mark Wright, Liberal Democrat
Bromley and Chislehurst
Roisin Robertson, Green Party
Bromsgrove
Philip Ling, Liberal Democrat
Broxtowe
Nick Palmer, Labour
Bury St Edmunds
David Chappell, Liberal Democrat
Kevin Hind, Labour
Calder Valley
Hilary Myers, Liberal Democrat
Camberwell and Peckham
Columba Blango, Liberal Democrat
Camborne & Redruth
Euan McPhee, Green Party:
“What a sensible pledge this is. By recognising many of the issues they highlight, the Simpol-UK people are drawing broad support from across the political spectrum and engaging people beyond these shores. Only by such concerted, coordinated action can we hope to bring about the radical change needed to create a better future for our planet and all its people. I hope many more people will sign up.”
Cambridge
Daniel Zeichner, Labour:
“The world is changing rapidly and progressive politics must not be limited by out-dated national boundaries. With new ways to communicate easily, ideas rather than geography will be the key. I want to work with like-minded people to challenge inequality, prejudice and ignorance, wherever it occurs. We are all in this together and must work together to meet the challenges ahead.”
Cambridgeshire South
Simon Saggers, Green Party
Tariq Sadiq, Labour
Canterbury
Geoff Meaden, Green Party
Cardiff North
Julie Morgan, Labour
Carmarthen East and Dinefwr
Wiliam Denston Powell, Welsh Liberal Democrat
Carshalton & Wallington
Tom Brake MP, Liberal Democrat
Castle Point
Julian Ware-Lane, Labour
Ceredigion
Mark Williams MP, Liberal Democrat:“I believe that the best way to achieve security and to tackle global problems, including global warming, ecological destruction, global poverty and the threat from terrorism is through international action. I and my Liberal Democrat colleagues believe the UK must work with the UN and the EU to promote international law, democracy and respect for human rights. We will work to reform the UN and EU to make them more responsive to international challenges.”
Leila Kiersch, Green Party
Cheltenham
Martin Horwood MP, Liberal Democrat
Chesham & Amersham
Nick Wilkins, Green Party
Chesterfield
Paul Holmes, Liberal Democrat
Chingford & Woodford Green
Lucy Craig, Green Party
Chippenham
Duncan Hames MP, Liberal Democrat
Greg Lovell, Labour:
“I am very happy to sign the Simpol Pledge – some issues go beyond party lines and in an increasingly global world, it is vital we take a broader long-term view of issues such as climate change and poverty.”
Samantha Fletcher, Green Party:
“I am a long-time supporter of Simpol and, if elected, would certainly work towards persuading governments to act in concert to deliver environmental sustainability and tackle some of the pressing social justice issues that affect us all. We should be working together rather than pursuing narrow and self-serving aims.”
Chorley
Stephen Fenn, Liberal Democrat
City of Chester
Tom Barker, Green Party:
“A very good idea and, as with most good ideas, very simple.”
Cities of London and Westminster
Dr. Derek Chase, Green Party
Clacton-on-Sea
Chris Southall, Green Party
Coatbridge, Chryston & Bellshill
Kenneth Elder, Liberal Democrat
Colchester
Peter Lynn, Green Party
Congleton
Peter Hirst, Liberal Democrat
Crawley
Henry Smith MP, Conservative
Crewe and Nantwich
Roy Wood, Liberal Democrat
Croydon Central
Andrew Pelling, Independent
Bernice Golberg, Green Party
Croydon North
Shasha Khan, Green Party
Dagenham & Rainham
Joseph Bourke, Liberal Democrat
Daventry
Steve Whiffen, Green Party
Devon Central
Colin Matthews, Green Party
Devon North
L’Anne Knight, Green Party
Don Valley
Edwin Simpson, Liberal Democrat
Doncaster Central
Patrick Wilson, Liberal Democrat:
“Globalisation is having a major impact; we all need to work together to achieve ecological stability and the eradication of poverty.”
Doncaster North
Ed Sanderson, Liberal Democrat
Dorset Mid and Poole North
Annette Brooke MP, Liberal Democrat
Dorset South
Jim Knight, Labour:
“The forces of globalisation are making the world effectively a smaller place. It is increasingly necessary to act together internationally to tackle the problems we face at home. Simultaneous action on issues such as climate change, fair trade, immigration, terrorism and health pandemics is the ideal means of resolving them.”
Dorset West
Susan Greene, Green Party
Dudley North
Mike Beckett, Liberal Democrat:
“The Simultaneous Policy helps us act together with other nations for a better world. I support it as a truly sensible way forward for everyone.”
Dundee East
Shiona Baird, Green Party:
“Simpol is an eminently sensible approach to so many world issues, recognising the need to co-operate much more fully with each other round the world. I have no hesitation in supporting the work you are doing and will ensure more of my fellow Greens are aware of it.”
Dundee West
John Barnett, Scottish Liberal Democrat
Durham North
Ian Lindley, Liberal Democrat
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Elfyn Llwyd MP, Plaid Cymru
“Cooperation across boundaries is the best form of approach to global problems. Good luck Simpol.”
Ealing Southall
Nigel Bakhai, Liberal Democrat
Easington
Grahame Morris MP, Labour:
“The global financial crisis has shown how weak international co-operation has been in reaching agreement on fundamental regulations and policies across borders. I support any efforts to bring greater co-operation between nations.”
Eastbourne
Stephen Lloyd MP, Liberal Democrat:
“Where the people come together for good, we can change the world!”
Edinburgh East
Robin Harper, Scottish Greens
Edinburgh South West
Cllr. Tim McKay, Liberal Democrat
Edinburgh West
Mike Crockart MP, Liberal Democrat
Exeter
Graham Oakes, Liberal Democrat
Faversham & Mid Kent
Tim Valentine, Green Party
Finchley and Golders Green
Laura Edge, Liberal Democrat
Folkestone & Hythe
Penny Kemp, Green Party:
“Social, economic and environmental justice are interconnected and essential if we are to overcome global inequalities and combat environmental degredation.”
Glasgow North East
Eileen Baxendale, Liberal Democrat:
“I welcome strategies to increase citizen involvement in policy decisions.”
Gordon
Malcolm Bruce MP, Liberal Democrat:
“As vice chair of Globe UK, I strongly support action by governments working together to tackle climate change.”
Gravesham
Anna Arrowsmith, Liberal Democrat
Kathryn Smith, Labour
Richard Crawford, Green Party
Alice Dartnell, Independent
Hackney South & Shoreditch
Dave Raval, Liberal Democrat
Haltemprice & Howden
Shan Oakes, Green Party:
“This sounds excellent and exactly what I work for in all that I do. The Greens work for international justice, so it fits with our philosophy and policies.”
Halton
Jim Craig, Green Party:
“I think what you are doing is a fantastic idea, as we need to collaborate to solve the problems the world is facing now, not compete against each other. So much of what you are proposing is part of Green Party policy, which you can read about here http://www.greenparty.org.uk/policies.html”
Hampshire East
Adam Carew, Liberal Democrat:
“As former chair of the Green Liberal Democrats and a strong supporter of fair trade and overseas aid, I fully endorse the aims of Simpol in getting countries of this planet to work together for solutions to global problems.”
Hampshire North West
Sarah Evans, Labour
Hampstead and Kilburn
Tamsin Omond, The Commons:
“There are some policies that will only be brought in if we all decide, simultaneously, that to do the ‘right’ thing is better than to maintain the status quo. I wholeheartedly support Simpol.”
Harborough
Kevin McKeever, Labour:
“Global problems demand global grassroots solutions.”
Harrow West
Christopher Noyce, Liberal Democrat
Hayes and Harlington
John McDonnell MP, Labour:
“A simple initiative which deserves a chance to work.”
Satnam Kaur Khalsa, Liberal Democrat
Herefordshire North
Felicity Norman, Green Party:
“A positive way of empowering people to get involved and become more aware of ways we can work together.”
Hertsmere
Arjuna Krishna-Das, Green Party
Hexham
Andrew Duffield, Liberal Democrat
Hornsey and Wood Green
Lynne Featherstone MP, Liberal Democrat
Pete McAskie, Green Party
Hove
Ian Davey, Green Party Celia Barlow, Labour:“Cooperation between different nations is paramount in terms of tackling the world’s greatest problems such as climate change and poverty. Unilateral action, though important, cannot solve these international problems.”
Paul Elgood, Liberal Democrat
Huddersfield
James Blanchard, Liberal Democrat
Ilford South
Wilson Chowdhry, Green Party
Isle of Wight
Jill Wareham, Liberal Democrat
Islington North
Emma Dixon, Green Party:
“I am very pleased to sign this Pledge. All too often, the reason given for not taking action on vital issues like climate change, international aviation fuel, or banking transaction taxes is that international agreement is needed for effective action. The Simpol pledge is a simple and elegant way through that problem which I fully support.”
Kettering
Philip Hollobone MP, Conservative:
“If the world can act together to tackle global issues then the greater the chance of success.”
Lancaster & Fleetwood
Stuart Langhorn, Liberal Democrat
Leeds Central
Dr. Mick Taylor, Liberal Democrat
Lewes
Susan Murray, Green Party
Lewisham & Deptford
Darren Johnson, Green Party
Lewisham West and Penge
Romayne Phoenix, Green Party
Liverpool Wavertree
Rebecca Lawson, Green Party
Luton North
Rabi Martins, Liberal Democrat:
“I welcome this initiative by Simpol because such an important issue cannot be left to the politicians alone.”
Luton South
Qurban Hussain, Liberal Democrat
Maidstone and the Weald
Stuart Jeffery, Green Party
Maldon
Swatantra Nandanwar, Labour
Manchester Withington
John Leech MP, Liberal Democrat
Meon Valley
Howard Linsley, Labour:
“I am in favour of global social justice and environmental sustainability.”
Mole Valley
Rob Sedgewick, Green Party
Monmouth
Martin Blakebrough, Liberal Democrat
Montgomeryshire
Lembit Opik, Liberal Democrat:
“We live together at once, on the same small planet. There are some things we should do together, at once, on this same small planet. The compelling logic of Simultaneous Policy is really collective common sense – it’s a campaign to find out how common sense really is!”
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Chris Coates, Green Party
Les Jones, Liberal Democrat
Newcastle North
Catherine McKinnell MP, Labour:
“So many of today’s challenges need an international effort to combat them, so I am delighted to make my pledge to support Simpol!”
Newport West
Pippa Bartolotti, Green Party
New Forest East
Peter Sopowski, Labour
New Forest West
Cllr. Mike Plummer, Liberal Democrat
Janice Hurne, Labour
Janet Richards, Green Party
Newton Abbot
Richard Younger-Ross, Liberal Democrat
Norfolk South West
Peter Smith, Labour
Northampton North
Tony Lochmuller, Green Party
Northampton South
Julie Hawkins, Green Party:
“Good idea! I’m backing it all the way.”
Norwich North
Jessica Goldfinch, Green Party
Nuneaton
Christina Jebb, Liberal Democrat
Ochil & South Perthshire
Graeme Littlejohn, Liberal Democrat
Old Bexley and Sidcup
Jonathan Rooks, Green Party
Orpington
Tamara Galloway, Green Party:
“The global issues Simpol addresses will only be solved by several countries acting together.”
Oxford East
Sushila Dhall, Green Party
Peterborough
Ed Murphy, Labour
Pontypridd
John Matthews, Green Party
Portsmouth South
Mike Hancock MP, CBE, Liberal Democrat:
“Anything that helps break down the bunker mentality of nationalists, wherever they are in the world, is very welcome.”
Portsmouth North
Iain Maclennan, Green Party:
“It’s intolerable that inertia caused by the competing economic interests of nations results in so much preventable human suffering and death, as well as severe damage to the environment. This Simultaneous Policy initiative chimes powerfully with the Green Party philosophy of co-operation rather than competition and I am personally 100% in support of it.”
Putney
Bruce Mackenzie, Green Party
Reading East
Rob White, Green Party
Reading West
Adrian Windisch, Green Party
Richmond
Lawrence Meredith, Liberal Democrat
Rochdale
Paul Rowen, Liberal Democrat:
“An excellent idea.”
Rochester and Strood
Geoff Juby, Liberal Democrat
Saffron Waldon
Peter Wilcock, Liberal Democrat
St Albans
Jack Easton, Green Party
St Ives
Andrew George, Liberal Democrat
Tim Andrewes, Green Party
Scarborough and Whitby
Dilys Cluer, Green Party
Sevenoaks
Allan Bullion, Liberal Democrat
Shipley
Kevin Warnes, Green Party:
” I am very happy to support this campaign, both individually and in my capacity as a parliamentary candidate for the Green Party in Shipley.”
Shropshire Mid & North
Stephen Boulding, Green Party
Skipton and Ripon
Clair Hazelgrove, Labour
Solihull
Lorely Jane Burt MP, Liberal Democrat
Somerset North East
Michael Jay, Green Party
Southampton Itchen
John Spottiswoode, Green Party
Southend West
Barry Bolton, Green Party
Stafford and Stone
Damon Hoppe, Green Party
Stirling
Cllr. Graham Reed, Scottish Liberal Democrat
Stoke on Trent Central
John Redfern, Liberal Democrat
Stroud
Martin Whiteside, Green Party
David Drew, Labour and Cooperative
Dennis Andrewartha, Liberal Democrat
Suffolk Central and Ipswich North
Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne, Liberal Democrat
Bhavna Joshi, Labour
Sutton & Cheam
Peter Hickson, Green Party
Thurrock
Carys Davis, Liberal Democrat
Torbay
Adrian Sanders MP, Liberal Democrat
Torridge & West Devon
Adam Symons, Liberal Democrat
Catherine Simmons, Green Party
Totnes
Lydia Somerville, Green Party:
“This policy complements the other Green Party policies at national level, it doesn’t replace them.”
Jeff Beer, UK Independence Party
Wantage
Adam Twine, Green Party
Warwickshire North
Dr Stephen Martin, Liberal Democrat:
“Cooperation and collaboration on climate change and the North’s excessive consumption is essential if we are to progress the ideals of sustainability and human well-being.”
Watford
Sal Brinton, Liberal Democrat
Wells
Andy Merryfield, Labour
West Bromwich West
Sadie Smith, Liberal Democrat
West Ham
Martin Pierce, Liberal Democrat
Weston-super-mare
John Penrose, Conservative MP:
“The Simultaneous Policy creates the possibility of multilateral action towards a better world. I’m supporting it on the basis that its aims are good and the policies are still being developed. Once completed, I hope Simpol ’s policies will give citizens more control over their governments, rather than some of the initial drafts which seem the other way around.”
Wiltshire South West
Trevor Carbin, Liberal Democrat
Witham
Margaret Phelps, Liberal Democrat
Woking
Tom Miller, Labour
Wolverhampton South East
Cllr. Richard Whitehouse, Liberal Democrat
Worthing West
Hazel Thorpe, Liberal Democrat
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Who has signed the pledge in your European Parliament constituency?
| Pledges from sitting MEPs last update: 21/02/05 |
Politicians, whether sitting MEPs or candidates at elections, are invited to sign the pledge to implement the Simultaneous Policy alongside other governments when all, or sufficient, other governments have made the same pledge. You can encourage politicians in your constituency to support Simpol.See the list of constituencies below to see who has signed the Simpol Pledge. |
London
Claude Moraes MEP, Labour
Signed the pledge: 21 February 2005
Comment in support of Simpol:
“I am signing up to the Simultaneous Policy Pledge because I believe that international cooperation in this one area is in principle beneficial globally. If policies are adopted by the group in future with which I don’t agree then I would have to withdraw my support.”
South-East England
Caroline Lucas MEP, Green Party
Signed the pledge: 8 June 2004
Comment in support of Simpol:
“Personally, I think Simpol is a very exciting initiative, and one that is badly needed in today’s world of increasing disillusionment and apathy. It’s vital that people know that they can make a difference – and Simpol offers an important way of doing that.”
To send an email to your MEPs you can use the Letter to MEPs found in Tool Kit and find their details at www.writetothem.com
