Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

April 16, 2022 at 8:04 AM

Still feeling angry?

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John Lawmakers should not be lawbreakers. Boris Johnson and the equally reckless Rishi Sunak have both been fined for their involvement in Downing Street lockdown parties. They are the first sitting PM and Chancellor who have …

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  Maheen Behrana - Best for Britain · [email protected]

April 14, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Weekend Wire #6

*|MC:SUBJECT|*   BEST FOR BRITAIN'S WEEKEND WIRE Dear John It may be a long weekend, but that’s all the more reason for a (long-ish) round up!  We’re sharing the latest headline hitters, alongside some of the gossip you might have missed, to mak…

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  Cary Mitchell - Best for Britain · [email protected]

April 13, 2022 at 8:07 AM

Dignity for Asylum Seekers

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John, Have you been following the progress of the Nationality and Borders Bill? We’ve been watching as this Bill has been passed from the House of Lords to the Commons and back again. The Lords have so far held firm on changes …

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 3:09 PM

They broke the law

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak finedThey both broke the law, partying in Downing Street In the week that members of his cabinet and MPs have been accused of tax avoidance and found guilty child sexual abuse, Boris Johnson h…

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  Cary Mitchell - Best for Britain · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 3:41 PM

Weekend Wire #5

*|MC:SUBJECT|*   BEST FOR BRITAIN'S WEEKEND WIRE Dear John, We’re back again for our weekly look at what’s been going on and what’s coming up.  This week has brought us important (and, dare we say it, positive) developments in Parliament on some…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 7:01 AM

Brexit causing £10 price hike on school shoes

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John If you thought the cost of living crisis wasn’t about Brexit, think again. The government's Brexit deal means new customs checks and regulations have come into force causing trade friction at our borders. Businesses now ne…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 11:14 AM

We're still chipping away

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John  MPs might be on their holidays right now. But the Lords aren’t and neither are we. Thanks to your support for our work, the Lords defeated the government last night. But there is still so much to do, and the fight continu…

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  Maheen Behrana - Best for Britain · [email protected]

April 1, 2022 at 1:11 PM

Weekend Wire #3

*|MC:SUBJECT|*     BEST FOR BRITAIN'S WEEKEND WIRE Dear John It’s that time of the week again - Best for Britain is back with our Weekend Wire! We’re sending you away from this hectic week with a tip-top round-up so that you’re fully informed …

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 7:07 AM

CAMPAIGN WIN: Government backs down on two key clauses in antidemocratic Elections Bill

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John Thanks to your support, the Government has backed down on two antidemocratic clauses in the Elections Bill. These clauses would have had the effect of preventing campaigners from working together at election time and even …

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 3:32 PM

Any bang in that budget?

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John The Chancellor has used his ‘mini-budget’ to announce a series of measures that will supposedly ease the burden of the cost of living crisis for ordinary people. We don’t think his measures go nearly far enough. Do you?   …

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 7:02 AM

Anti-democracy update - please take action

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John Lords removed ‘noisy protest’ ban from Policing BillYour chance to tell your MP to stop the government putting it back in   Last week, the Policing Bill returned to the House of Lords for the second time. The Bill is now i…

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  Cary Mitchell - Best for Britain · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 4:47 PM

Weekend Wire #2

*|MC:SUBJECT|*   BEST FOR BRITAIN'S WEEKEND WIRE Dear John, Once again, we’re looking back at a very busy week in politics. And what a week it has been. We’ve had the Chancellor trying to come out all fairy godmother and ending up looking rather…

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  Cary Mitchell - Best for Britain · [email protected]

March 18, 2022 at 3:35 PM

Weekend Wire #1

*|MC:SUBJECT|* BEST FOR BRITAIN'S WEEKEND WIRE Dear John, The Best for Britain team is made up of news junkies and political know-it-alls. So we thought you might be interested in what we think of the week's news, the things we spotted that you …

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 3:03 PM

The rise of authoritarianism

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John I wanted to update you on the Elections Bill.  It has been going through Committee Stage in the House of Lords which involves Peers going through the Bill line by line and analysing and debating it. We thought we’d give yo…

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  Maheen Behrana - Best for Britain · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 3:43 PM

Getting out there

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John Did you have a chance to send the UK Trade & Business Commission report to your MP? We need to get it to them, so UK businesses can get out there and trade freely and protect British jobs. The UK Trade and Business C…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 8:08 AM

Brexit Deal Isn’t Working

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John The UK Trade and Business Commission has JUST published its first annual report.     There is precious little scrutiny in parliament of the Government’s Brexit deal, or in fact, any of its newly signed trade deals. Thankfu…

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  Flo Hutchings - Best for Britain · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 9:43 AM

Seeing is believing

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John, As secretariat to the UK Trade and Business Commission, Best for Britain has been leading the inquiry on the effects of leaving the EU on communities and businesses across the UK. Established just under a year ago, the cr…

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  Cal Roscow · [email protected]

March 7, 2022 at 10:52 AM

Important update on the Policing Bill & the Elections Bill

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John  I’m truly sorry to be writing to you today about domestic legislation, when the most important matter at hand should be supporting the people of Ukraine.We had hoped that these shocking events would cause the government t…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 2:58 PM

Our work in turbulent times

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John The eyes of the world are on Ukraine.  This is a time for solidarity, collaboration and cooperation. We will work with our international friends and partners to help those most in need as this crisis unfolds. This is our m…

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  Cal Roscow · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 6:22 PM

A message on recent events in Ukraine

*|MC:SUBJECT|*   Dear John ,As Best for Britain's Director of Fundraising, when I write to you it's usually to ask for money. But tonight, as Russian troops head further into separatist-held Ukrainian territories, instead I just want to say thank …

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 8:03 AM

Let’s make some noise

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John A few weeks ago, with the help of Best for Britain’s supporters and a powerful coalition of other campaigns, the House of Lords inflicted fourteen defeats on the Government in the controversial Police, Crime, Sentencing an…

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  Flo Hutchings - Best for Britain · [email protected]

February 9, 2022 at 7:34 AM

Getting down to business

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John, Just what is the UK Trade & Business Commission?     When we surveyed our supporters at the end of last year, many of you were keen to find out more about the UK Trade and Business Commission. So here’s your chance to…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 5:04 PM

While we were ambushed by partygate...

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John All eyes have been on Boris Johnson’s shocking inability to work out whether he was at a party or not… Meanwhile, the Government attempts to distract us. Just this week, they published a new “Benefits of Brexit” report, se…

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  Maheen Behrana · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 8:07 AM

Don’t miss it!

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John  Did you see Lauren’s email? Join us on Monday 7th February at 6pm for a Best for Britain LIVE event with former diplomat Alexandra Hall Hall.  Join our event Known for her viral twitter threads, Hall-Hall is jo…

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  Lauren Tavriger · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 3:11 PM

An evening with Alexandra Hall-Hall

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John  Join us on Monday 7th February at 6pm for an EXCLUSIVE event: Best for Britain LIVE: Beyond Diplomacy with Alexandra Hall-Hall.    Register for the event   Hall-Hall is never afraid to speak her mind, having l…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 2:26 PM

The good news or the bad news? About last night...

*|MC:SUBJECT|* 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-democrati…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 8:34 AM

All eyes on Monday

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John It’s all eyes on Monday here at Best for Britain.   The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill is going through the House of Lords and our amendment on Clause 59 is set to be tabled on Monday.   Clause 59 of the bill wi…

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  Cary Mitchell - Best for Britain · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 10:39 AM

We must keep going

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John, Our work is under threat Do you remember when Best for Britain proudly stood shoulder to shoulder in Parliament Square with thousands of people, all of us protesting for a cause we believe in?      While we didn’t see a …

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

January 11, 2022 at 4:39 PM

Just a reminder

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John  Did you see Dominic’s email yesterday?    On behalf of Best for Britain, the former Attorney General for England and Wales Dominic Grieve wrote to you and other like-minded supporters to express his concerns over the Poli…

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  Dominic Grieve · [email protected]

January 10, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Preserve the right to protest

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John    They want to stop us protesting in Parliament Square. We must not let them.    Clauses in the government’s Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which will be debated in the House of Lords next week, will impose a …

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 4:04 PM

New year, same hostile Government

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John  An Even More Hostile Environment    Today marks the second reading of the Nationality and Borders Bill in the House of Lords. This new law from Priti Patel criminalises compassion, penalising those who assist asylum seeke…

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  Lord Kim Darroch, Chair of Best for Britain · [email protected]

December 31, 2021 at 10:11 AM

We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John,    As we stand together on the edge of a new year, I wanted to reflect on the one just past and sincerely thank you for everything you have done to make the next one better.   From political scandals and mishandling of th…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

December 25, 2021 at 4:10 PM

And the grand total is...

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John  Merry Christmas!!!   Whether you celebrate today or not, we wanted to share with you our excitement as we complete our Crony Christmas Countdown. Today, not only has the countdown come to end, but we have also revealed th…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

December 22, 2021 at 8:37 AM

What does 2022 mean to you?

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John 2021: A bit less awful than 2020? Looking towards 2022   I’m sure, just like me, you want 2022 to be a year of real political change. As the Prime Minister’s authority within his party is ebbing away, I think it’s vital we…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

December 19, 2021 at 9:03 AM

Six sleeps to go...

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John Christmas is around the corner and our Crony Christmas Countdown is approaching its conclusion.  In this week’s recap of our countdown, we take you through each instance of our Government’s wasteful spending revealed betwe…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 8:04 AM

What’s that coming over the hill?

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John Parliamentary recess - Here’s what it means for our campaigns Despite the various crises engulfing the Prime Minister right now, his government is pressing ahead with massive changes to the way our country works. From elec…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

December 13, 2021 at 5:48 PM

Even they know it’s wrong

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John Boris Johnson’s Christmas parties were just the start. Important committee of MPs from all parties calls out the Elections Bill  Today, the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (chaired by Conservativ…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

December 12, 2021 at 9:06 AM

In case you missed it...

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John It’s that time of the week again - it’s our recap of Best for Britain’s Crony Christmas Countdown.    Our countdown takes a short, sharp look at some of the most egregious examples of this Government’s wasteful spending, a…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

December 9, 2021 at 8:05 AM

LAST FEW REMAINING!

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John Christmas is approaching - and if you want to make sure your presents arrive in time, order them TODAY!   Get your orders in before it’s too late! Christmas decorations, festive jumpers, greetings cards....and internationa…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

December 8, 2021 at 12:48 PM

Angry about THAT party? Take action.

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John Have you seen this?   Damning evidence of how this Government believes the rules they made just didn’t apply to them. They partied while we stayed locked down for Christmas, unable to see our loved ones.      The oppositi…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

December 5, 2021 at 12:02 PM

Crony Christmas catch-up

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John The first five days of our Crony Christmas Countdown have passed!   Best for Britain’s Crony Christmas Countdown takes a short, sharp look at some of the most egregious examples of this Government’s fiscal waste, and packa…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 3:41 PM

A Crony Christmas Countdown

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John This time of year divides us into two tribes: those who love, and those who loathe, Christmas.    But fear not - wherever you stand on the festivities, we’ve got an advent calendar that’s sure to get your pulse racing.    …

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 12:27 PM

All I want for Xmas is EU

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John It’s that time of year again - Best for Britain’s Christmas merch has landed!   Visit our online shop!   It’s been a long year in the world of politics, and we figured the one thing we all need is some Christmas…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

November 26, 2021 at 12:03 PM

This can’t go on

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John It is time for this Government to take responsibility.   The shocking loss of life that we saw this week after a group of refugees attempted to cross the channel was not just incredibly tragic. It was preventable.    …

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  Maheen Behrana - Best for Britain · [email protected]

November 26, 2021 at 8:05 AM

Write for what is right

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John   I wondered if you’d seen Naomi’s email earlier this week about writing to the editor of your local paper to voice your concerns at this Government’s blatant contempt for the people of this country?   If you haven’t yet w…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

November 24, 2021 at 8:03 AM

Halt the decline of democracy

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John The slime of sleaze sticks to everything.  I’m sure you’ve noticed the sheer volume of headlines focusing on government sleaze scandals. The fact so many of these politicians have been able to get away with this is proof w…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM

Scraping away the sleaze

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John The government has u-turned!    And in small part, it’s down to you.   I’m sure you’ve been following the Government’s sleaze scandal closely; we certainly have.    Our Better Democracy campaign has kept the pressure up on…

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

November 15, 2021 at 8:07 AM

They're failing us

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John You may recall that some weeks ago, we asked our supporters to help us by filling in a survey on perceptions and experiences of the cost of living crisis and of recent food and fuel shortages.    Our survey is now closed -…

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  Cary Mitchell - Best for Britain · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 8:04 AM

Parliamentary plotting is afoot

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John, Help put the brakes on parliamentary plotting. The Police, Crime, Courts and Sentencing bill is still making its way through the House of Lords.    The bill has passed through the Commons but the worst provisions remain. …

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  Naomi Smith, CEO - Best for Britain · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 8:04 AM

Principles are on the bonfire

*|MC:SUBJECT|* Dear John Civil society is under threat. And it’s not just us who think this.  Last week, Conservative MP David Davis wrote an article in The Guardian about the Government’s proposed reforms to judicial review. He noted that these r…

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