Dear John 

This ailing government is intent on dragging British democracy down with it

It’s hard to see the wood for the trees right now, I think. Yes, Liz Truss’ government is seemingly at war with itself and yes, Labour are polling very well. 

But at the same time, this Government still has a big majority in the House of Commons and is still intent on pushing through new laws. And from what we saw at their conference, it’s not going to be anything good.

So I wanted to do a bit of digging for you, a sort of ‘I read it so you won’t have to’ deal. Take a look at my blog on the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill, and what it really means.

I’m part of Best for Britain’s Policy & Research team and we’ve been working on this Bill with cross-party MPs and Lords, and getting expert advice through the independent and cross-party UK Trade & Business Commission.

In the midst of market turmoil and policy U-turns, this Bill is set to violate international law, will greatly increase the economic pressure on ordinary people and raise the heat on the cost of living crisis. 

Although technical talks have resumed, Britain is not entering these in good faith as they have doubled down and kept the threat of the Bill on the table. This is no way to fix the actual problems with the Protocol for businesses and people in Northern Ireland

Read the blog now for more on how they’re putting the Good Friday Agreement and peace in Northern Ireland at risk and how that in turn has an impact on whether America will even talk to us about a trade deal.

Find out how Henry VIII comes into it, and the implications it has for the UK’s democracy and constitution.

Thanks for reading, and being with us as we work to put a stop to this Bill. 

Best wishes,

Harry Welch

Research Officer

PS. Sign the petition here and take the next step in standing up against this extreme bill. Add your name to thousands already standing with us. The petition demonstrates to MPs, Lords and all those I need to persuade that people really care, and they have the political cover they need to take action.