MY WEEKLY UPDATE
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Dear John,
Last November, the Government announced that, despite a commitment to
spending 0.7% as promised in the party’s 2019 election manifesto, they
would cut international aid down to 0.5% of the national income. This is
funding that helps the world's poorest, combats climate change and help us
tackle the effects of Covid-19.
This week, a vote was called in Parliament that sought to approve this cut.
I, along with Labour colleagues and activists, have been lobbying
Conservative MPs to do the right thing and vote against the cut. While 45
Tories voted by their conscience, unfortunately this was not enough, and
the vote passed.
As Shadow International Development Secretary, I will continue to oppose
the Government’s attempt to shy away from their moral and legal
commitments as well as their promises which they have made to the British
people.
READ MY FULL STATEMENT HERE
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PROTESTING AGAINST THE CLOSURE OF OUR BANKS
Today, residents gathered on Harborne High Street to protest the closure of
their local banks. With Santander closing their branch and HSBC changing
their branch to digital only, it will have a detriment impact on their
customers, and they will be joining 7,400 other banks who have closed since
2010.
Banks are vital to both communities and other businesses, and without them,
it is often very difficult for high streets to survive. Residents should be
proud of their high street, and it is the bank’s responsibility to look
after their fellow entrepreneurs.
As MP, I will keep fighting for the banks to stay open and help the
community’s most vulnerable people maintain access to banks. I have
started a petition, which is both online and as a paper version, to ask the
community to come together to make sure the banks stay open and viable on
our high streets.
If you would like to sign, please look at the link below, or contact my
office and we can organise for a paper petition to be signed.
SIGN THE PETITION [2]
WHAT IS IT THAT THIS ENGLAND TEAM SYMBOLISES THAT THIS CONSERVATIVE
PARTY IS SO AFRAID OF?
After the match last Sunday, I was disgusted by the abhorrent racism which
three England players were subjected to. This diverse, young and humble
England team represents the best of modern Britain and shows what we can
achieve through unity.
Instead of giving a clear anti-racism message, the Prime Minister and his
Tory Government tried to stoke a culture war and fuel division. The
government has also yet to act on clamping down on online racist abuse.
Legislation is still delayed and won’t be strong enough to eradicate
racism from the game for good.
Labour is calling on the government to use the Online Safety Bill to ban
anyone convicted of racist abuse from attending any matches and help bring
justice to racists.
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520,000 PEOPLE TOLD TO SELF-ISOLATE AS WE COME OUT OF LOCKDOWN
Last week, 520,000 people in England were alerted by NHS test and trace to
self-isolate. This is the highest figure since the launch of the app.
Simultaneously, when Covid rates are rapidly increasing, our hospitals are
starting to feel the enormous pressure of cases and more people are being
asked to self-isolate than ever before, the Government is removing the
final restrictions.
While I support plans to re-open and believe that the country needs to find
a way to move forward with Covid, removing all protections in one go will
send infections rising – it’s reckless. We need a balanced approach and
a proper plan. For example, masks in enclosed places and on public
transport – that’s a common-sense position. As recent data shows, 947
COVID-19 infections per month could be prevented by maintaining face
covering use on buses in the West Midlands.
It also means getting vaccinated as soon as possible. Walk-in centres are
available right across the city for you to get your first and second jabs.
Check the website for upcoming walk-in COVID vaccination venues.
CHECK THE WEBSITE
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APPLY FOR TICKETS TO THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES
This week the ticket ballot for the Commonwealth Games has opened. With
plenty of sporting events and other activities that will be happening
across the constituency, make sure you’ve applied by 30 July to get your
tickets. Make sure you’re there to witness history in the making.
APPLY FOR YOUR TICKETS
© 2020 Printed from an email sent by Preet Kaur Gill. Promoted by A.J Webb
on behalf of Preet Kaur Gill, both at 56 Wentworth Road, B17 9TA.
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