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Call the Shots. Shut DESO

Lobby your MP

The more MPs who highlight the role of DESO in Parliament, the more likely it is that this issue will reach those with power. Pressure from within the constituency is frequently a key factor in influencing an MP’s views, so if you lobby your MP, you can make a big difference! Please don’t assume that your MP will automatically be supportive or hostile to the campaign and therefore that lobbying him or her would be futile. Our experience shows that this is an issue that can spark different reactions to those we may expect! In fact, CAAT's 3-month Shut DESO lobby has been so effective in shaping the opinions of MPs that we have extended the lobby period till March. Check here to see if your MP is already being lobbied.

Lobby Update >>


Find more about the mass lobby and all you'll need to know to meet your MP in our detailed lobby guide

Lobby Guide >>


If you are able to make an appointment with your MP, please fill out this registration form and return it to CAAT

Registration Form >>


After your meeting with your MP, it would be great if you could send us a feedback on the discussion. You can download the feedback form here

Feedback Sheet >>


If you want to find out who your MP is, you can use the following link

Who's my MP? >>



DESO is the arms companies' very own marketing unit in the heart of government, funded by the UK taxpayer?


DESO employs nearly 500 civil servants and costs taxpayers £15 million each year?


In proportion to its share of UK exports, DESO receives over 10 times the budget of the department promoting civil exports?


DESO's 'priority markets' include countries with poor human rights records and countries engaged in violent conflict?


The head of DESO is always an arms industry executive?


DESO gives arms companies unique influence over government policies?

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The campaign 'Call the Shots' tackles the political influence of the arms industry within Government:

Part 2 of the 'Call the Shots' campaign calls for the closure of DESO:

Campaign Against Arms Trade, 11 Goodwin St, Finsbury Park, London N4 3HQ
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