We should welcome those in need
As the horror continues to unfold in Ukraine, the generosity of our communities is inspiring, with local people willing to open their homes and their hearts.
However, frustration due to the red-tape and bureaucracy that people are facing as they offer support, is loudly condemned by Lib Dems in Teignbridge. The government's incompetence is now made worse by the Home Secretary's attempt to deal with the issue of refugees by sending them half a world away to Rwanda. We need less rhetoric and more action. Lord Harrington, Minister for Refugees, needs to make his mark and take action.
There is a stark contrast between the Government's response to this crisis and that of the Syrians and Afghans. Many refugees are still waiting for help, they cannot be forgotten.
The Government's reaction to this crisis simply does not reflect the compassion seen from the British people, both at home and on the border with Ukraine. Boris Johnson and Priti Patel are betraying refugees and the British people who are ready to welcome them with open arms.
We need to keep pushing the Government to do their bit.
Please help send Conservatives the message that we cannot turn our back on Ukraine.
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Petition: Oct 14, 2022
Dear Susan Davy,
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Article: Oct 13, 2022
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Article: Oct 13, 2022
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Article: Oct 13, 2022
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Article: Oct 13, 2022
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Article: Oct 13, 2022
A Long Term energy plan
It's been written in the papers that Liz Truss has cancelled the government attempt to help people reduce their energy consumption. That does seem very wrong given that we are all subsidising our collective energy bills now on long term government debt…
I do however welcome the Government's delayed announcement of support for household and businesses energy costs. But so far it is only a sticking paster to limit the unit energy cost, and hopefully the total bill for now, it doesn't fix the broken system.
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Article: Oct 12, 2022
"Delays have been awful for more than a year now and the Government is still not taking it seriously.
"None of this is the fault of ambulance crews or hospital staff. It is a failing system caused by a failing government."
Read the article by the Shropshire Star here
Picture by Shropshire Star
Helen Morgan MP with paramedics Steve Barlow and Julie Stubley
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