Step 1

Find out who your MP is by going to They Work For You and typing in your postcode.

Step 2

Check out Early Day Motion (EDM) 660, which remains open until summer 2016.

An EDM is basically an MPs-only expression of support for a particular political idea. In this case, it’s in support of the UK adding a third gender option (X) to passports.

Scan the list of MPs at the bottom. Is yours on there?

If so, find them on Twitter using TweetYourMP.com, tell them you’re a constituent, and thank them for signing it. If you’re not on Twitter you can email them.

If they’ve not signed it yet…

Step 3

Use WriteToThem.com to very easily send your MP an email. It can be quick and short, or detailed and thorough - it’s up to you. The website also gives you advice about how to approach the email, in case you’re new to this stuff.

Things to include:

That you’re a constituent



That you are nonbinary/support nonbinary people

[Optional] Why this cause is important to you



That you’d like them to sign EDM 660

The URL of the EDM



[Optional] You could also ask them if there is anything they can do to support this cause further

Thank you! If you know you have UK followers, sharing this post around could make a huge difference. The last EDM about this got 80 signatures, which is pretty excellent, so there is clear support, and a good chance that your MP will support it. Every email is helpful, however short!