We don’t know anyone that makes their voting decisions based on one issue only, however we thought this might be a good time to let you know which politicians have been vocal about the Tibet issue in case it is a factor in your decision making process.

The president of Friends of Tibet helped instigate the parliamentary Lobby Group for Tibet in 1994. He sends information regularly to this group. He recommends that if you want to write to MP's about Tibet , it is a good idea to approach your own local MP. If you are interested in this further you can contact him through their website above.

Green Party

Keith Locke (speaks up publically and in parliament about Tibet most passionately and frequently, and has come to a number of Tibet events. Has been to Tibet ).
Sue Kedgley (accepted a petition regarding Tibet at parliament and has been vocal about the Tibet issue)
Nandor Tanczos (spoke up about Tibet while in South Africa)

United Future

Peter Dunne (has spoken at rallies for Tibet and has a strong stance on human rights for Tibetans)

Maori Party

Pita Sharples (has spoken about Tibet in parliament)
Hone Harawira (also publicly vocal in support of Tibetans)

Labour

Tim Barnett (part of the Parliamentary Lobby group on Tibet)
Helen Clark (spoke about Tibet while in China signing the free trade deal, but did not meet with the Dalai Lama in New Zealand )
Louisa Wall (has attended a rally for Tibet and supports a stronger government stance on Tibet )
Lesley Soper (also has attended a rally and has been to Tibet)
Marian Hobbs (has also been sympathetic in the past)

National

Nick Smith (Chair of the Parliamentary Lobby group for Tibet)

New Zealand First

Winston Peters (met with the Dalai Lama in New Zealand but only in his capacity as NZ First Leader not as Foreign Minister)

 

As you will see there is a good spread across all parties of politicians willing to take a stand on Tibet – thanks to those that have - happy voting!
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