Dear John
Tell them not to turn their backs on international
law.
By pledging to rip up the Protocol
through the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, the Government has shown
it no longer cares about our international obligations.
They are willing to damage
Britain’s credibility on the international stage. I for one do not
want the UK to become a rogue state. I want the UK to be trusted by
other nations, to work closely with others on issues that affect us
all, such as climate change, international security and
defence.
If we can’t be trusted, why
would any other country work with us or give us a trade deal? I want
trade and travel and cooperation to be made easier, not get caught up
in unnecessary division. Do you agree?
At the Bill’s Second Reading in
Parliament last week, it became clear even Conservative MPs had deep
misgivings about the Government’s proposals, and many feared the
potential fallout of a breach of international law. MPs also observed
the sweeping powers the new Bill grants to Government ministers and
commented on how the Bill as a whole undermines our democratic
processes.
In the midst of a cost of
living emergency, we can’t afford a trade war with the EU.
We need MPs of all parties to
know just how important this issue is. Not only is this yet another
threat to our democracy from this government, but it will also cause
economic misery, potentially leading to costly tariffs on our exports
which we can ill-afford in this financial climate.
This Bill affects us all - now
and into the future.
Send an email to your MP today
and take a step towards making a big difference.
Best wishes,
Naomi Smith
CEO, Best for
Britain
PS. The UK Trade and Business
Commission will be holding a panel
session on the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill between 10am-12pm on
Thursday 7th July. In this session, a panel of distinguished witnesses
will analyse the Government’s actions and the potential political and
legal consequences. Tune in here.
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