Dear John



It’s been a turbulent 24 hours for democracy. So what can you do about it?



This week, we’ve seen the Policing Bill and the Elections Bill progressing through parliament. Each bill includes manipulative and anti-democratic changes to the law. It’s scary stuff - and we need your help. Read on to find out how:



Good News:



Last night, after weeks of working with peers from across the House of Lords to table an amendment to the Policing Bill - one that would prevent the bill from banning in its entirety the act of protest in Parliament Square - we defeated the government. Thanks to the dedication of Lords across the House and to the sheer perseverance of our supporters, we saw the amendment to save protests in parliament square pass. It’s a small victory - and the changes to the bill will still need to be debated back in the Commons - but it shows that every email you write to MPs and Peers, and every penny you donate to fund our public campaigning, really matters. Thank you to every one of you who wrote to their local newspaper, lobbied a Lord, and shared it all on social media. 



Bad News:



But this isn’t the only bill. Last night, the Elections Bill - which makes Voter ID a requirement, forces local elections to abandon proportional voting systems, and could stop charities and civil society organisations taking part in politics - sailed through the Commons.



What do we do now?



As the Elections Bill reaches the Lords, we aim to do exactly what we did last night with the Policing Bill; that means campaigning hard to get cross-party Peers to back amendments that remove the most damaging parts of the legislation. But to do that, we need to raise funds now to make it happen. <[link removed]>



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Every penny raised from this crowdfunder goes towards coordinating letter writing campaigns, organising events and meetings, lobbying parliamentarians, and behind-the-scenes work with other groups and marginalised communities. That work starts now, but only if we can fund it. Can you help? <[link removed]>



Our plans to defeat this legislation are ambitious - this government has a large majority and isn’t afraid to use it. But last night proves that we don’t have to let the government have an easy ride - and we can still try to stop the most damaging proposals making it into law - but only with your support. <[link removed]>



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Thank you for everything that you’ve done so far. And in advance for any donations that you can give towards this vital work.



Best wishes,



Naomi Smith 



CEO - Best for Britain







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