Took me 3 mails before my MP got the idea, which as I understand it is pretty quick...

Just keep going!
My MP mailed me today, he is on board

I told him how grateful I was.
Kev, I've made a good start on the press release. Be as quick as I can, but I'm off on holiday on Saturday! Do you need it before I go or can it wait until the 15th or so?
Bram.