The King’s Speech is meant to be an opportunity for a
Prime Minister to set out their stall for Government.
Rishi
Sunak’s first (and hopefully last) attempt at this yesterday though
was simply to promise action on issues which have worsened under his
Government...and with little to no time to fix them. |
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What it said
"My Government will deliver its
plans to cut waiting lists and transform the long-term workforce of
the National Health Service."
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The reality
Since the Conservatives took over
in 2010, the number of people waiting for treatments has grown from
2.6 million to 7.75 million, an all-time high.
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Our Can't Wait campaign has been highlighting the
pressures faced by NHS doctors, nurses and paramedics, as well as the
devastating impact of the Government's action on crime, education and
the cost of living. |
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What it said
“My Government will continue to
lead action on tackling climate change and biodiversity loss, support
developing countries with their energy transition, and hold other
countries to their environmental commitments.”
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The reality
By encouraging trade with more
distant countries, weaponising ULEZ in recent by-elections, u-turning
on key climate action pledges and granting new oil and gas licences,
this Government has demonstrated that they are prioritising short term
electoral gain over long term climate action.
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As well as our long-standing campaign against removing palm
oil tariffs, Best for Britain have recently partnered with
Tomorrow's Forests to plant a tree for every supporter who joins
from just £10 per month. |
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What it said
“My ministers will continue to
negotiate trade agreements with dynamic economies, delivering jobs and
growth in the United Kingdom.”
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The reality
The Government has only made two
new trade agreements since Brexit that have not simply been rollover
agreements continuing the trading conditions we enjoyed while EU
members.
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Best for Britain are the secretariat for the UK Trade and
Business Commission who this year produced a report on how the
Government could support trade and business together, with some of
these recommendations having been adopted already: |
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Despite thin promises in the
King’s Speech, the fact is that under Sunak trade negotiations have
stalled, climate action has been neutered and NHS waiting lists have
only risen.
With any meaningful action impossible before the
General Election, this Government is out of touch, out of ideas and
out of time. This country can’t wait any longer for change and that’s
why at the next election, Best for Britain is organising the
most powerful tactical voting operation the nation has ever
seen.
Thank you for your continued support.
Best wishes,
Naomi
Best for Britain
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