Dear John,

New political balls, please!

Did you know Wimbledon’s organisers have been taking out pandemic insurance since 2003?

What may have appeared a needless expense for nearly two decades is now paying dividends – this is long-term thinking we could all learn from.

Our Head of External Affairs, Flora Hutchings, has written a fantastic article about what Wimbledon can teach us about tricky decision making. You can read the full storyhere <[link removed]>.

Given many want it all over and done with, the Government sees short-term political risks in any extension to the Brexit transition period. But looking to the long-term, especially in the midst of a crisis, is what defines good governance. 

It’s not reasonable to expect the UK to replace all our existing trading relationships during a global lockdown – nor is it fair to expect other nations to prioritise negotiations with us. We need the entire world focused on controlling Covid-19 and dealing with the fallout. 

We only have until 30 June to ask for an extension to the transition period – but you’d be surprised how many people aren’t aware of the urgency. Please, share our petition with your friends and followers to spread the word– we don’t have much time.

<[link removed]>Sign the petition to extend transition <[link removed]>

Calls for the Government to listen to reason, and think in the long-term, have been heard from many sides. Trade bodies like the Freight Transport Association <[link removed]>have all called for an extension to the transition period. Businesses which would be frantically preparing for a December deadline are, instead, wrestling with Covid-19.

The Welsh and Scottish governments have both called for a delay. And the largest group in the European Parliament, the European People’s Party  <[link removed]>has urged Britain to request an extension.

Will you help amplify their voices? Share our petition with your friends and call on the Government to see sense.

<[link removed]>Sign here to extend transition <[link removed]>

Now more than ever, we need to look out for each other. I believe that starts with giving our businesses, our European neighbours and our politicians the time they need to prepare. <[link removed]>

The future is uncertain. But our leaders should have the fortitude and the foresight to make sacrifices in the short-term so we can protect our nation in the long-term.

Best wishes,

Naomi Smith
CEO, Best for Britain

PS. You can read our brand-new blog post about Wimbledon, political short-termism and Brexit here <[link removed]>. If you agree we need our leaders to step up and request an extension, you can sign our petition here.  <[link removed]>





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