Subject title: Request for your solidarity

(Your Address and Postcode)

Dear (Name of MP),  

My name is (Your Name) and I am one of your constituents. I am writing to ask you to support your Black constituents and the Black community globally.

Matt Hancock (2/6/2020) said that “Black Lives Matter” but we can only take this statement as lip service until the following actions take place. We need you to act as our advocate and:

  1. Demand the immediate suspension of UK sales of teargas, rubber bullets, and riot shields to the US. This is to prevent the UK condoning the use of excessive and militarised force in policing Black people in the US.

  1. Demand explicit condemnation of President Trump’s incitement of violence among US citizens and the police’s use of brutal force and physical violence against protesters.

     

  1. Demand explicit condemnation of the UK police’s use of brutal force and physical violence against protesters.

  1. Start an inquiry into why BAME people are disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 virus.

  1. Demand justice for Belly Mujinga who was working on the front lines during this pandemic. She was assaulted by being spat at and coughed on. I would like you to demand an investigation into why Govia Thameslink did not provide Ms Mujinga with PPE despite their knowledge of her health conditions.

This is only a short list of possible actions you could take to protect and better the lives of the Black community, and sustained advocacy and active allyship is essential. This government’s continued complacency is violence and the endorsement of the oppression of Black people worldwide. History will look back at your actions during this time, just as we look to you now for leadership.

I would appreciate it if we received some form of response or acknowledgement to these concerns. Thank you in advance for your help with this matter and please keep me informed of any progress.

I look forward to hearing your response in due course.

Yours sincerely,

(Your Name)