Political Neutrality
The Climate lobby seeks to work with people across all main political parties, to influence manifesto commitments and present recommendations on climate, nature and quality of life actions and solutions to whichever party wins the next UK general election.
In line with the Electoral Commission’s requirements, The Climate Lobby and 181st Street Ltd wishes to make it clear that we do not endorse any individual political party, and will aim to create all content, messaging etc in a completely unbiased and fair manner that does not favour one party over another.
Where a party’s behaviour is relevant to our audience, we will actively seek to offer unbiased comparisons between those parties receiving more than 15% of the vote share, so as to ensure comparison over criticism or praise, allowing our community and the UK as a whole to make up their own minds based on independent, unbiased analysis.
Our approach is to use legitimate means of democratic pressure (lobbying, publicity, meetings etc.) to persuade candidates, parties and the government to make climate, nature and quality of life commitments. However, if they do so, that does not mean we endorse their candidacy or party. If they do not do so, that does not mean we oppose their candidacy or party.
If a candidate says, either explicitly, or by implication, that The Climate Lobby endorses (or opposes) their candidacy, we will insist that they correct such statements and, if necessary, publicly point out any errors in what a candidate is saying.
Regulatory Requirements
We are not electioneering, we are seeking to influence policy on climate and nature across the political divide. Under the Electoral Commission’s 2023 draft guidance for non-party campaigners, we will not be seeking to promote or procure the electoral success of one or more political parties, or candidates who support or do not support particular policies, or another particular category of candidates, by influencing voters at an upcoming election to vote in a particular way.