The mandate is gone. We officially forced their hand on this one.
October 10, 2020
Final supporters
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, almost every week there have been new laws that affect the lives of millions of people, imposed without approval of parliament.
The UK government’s ban on people meeting in groups larger than 6 makes it a crime for a family of five to meet their grandparents, and even makes ‘mingling’ into a crime.
This law has a tremendously negative effect on young people’s social and psychological wellbeing, as well as decimating large sectors of the economy, from entertainment to self-catering accommodation, which were struggling to get back on their feet.
As with other Covid laws, the ‘Rule of 6’ completely bypassed democracy. The law was brought through as a statutory instrument; there was no vote in parliament, and reports suggest that only one cabinet minister was in favour of it. The law was published only minutes before it came into force.
Other statutory instruments have taken away the right to free association and protest. One law gave the police power to impose 10k fines on the organisers of political demonstrations, while another gave powers to local councils to prohibit gatherings.
Yet if people criticise these restrictions, or ignore them, the government merely threatens larger fines or more restrictions.
We call on the UK parliament to scrap the Rule of 6, and other statutory instruments that have not been subject to democratic scrutiny or assent.
We call for parliament to be resuscitated as the place where laws are made and approved - for proper scrutiny and consideration of the effects of these measures on social life. Any restrictions must be grounded in democratic legitimacy, and people and their representatives must have a right to question and protest against these restrictions.
This government by decree must end.
See more at http://manifestoclub.info/campaign-bring-back-democracy
Updates
September 30, 2020
The momentum is undeniable. It is clear that people want their democratic rights back.
Reached 100 supporters
September 30, 2020
34 Comments
Healthy people must be allowed to meet others and take precautions or risks as they see fit. Stop this draconian interference in our lives.
Scrap the Coronavirus Act - and also bring an end this process of governing by statutory instrument.
Scrap the rule of 6. At least exclude children from the count. Scrap all the new rules. Scrap the travel quarantine. Treat students humanely.
We already have the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and there is no need for the Coronavirus Act.
We need a democratic rational debate on this and other arbitrary restrictive laws and regulations.
My grandad fought and ultimately gave his life for a free country. How dare the most clueless prime minister of my lifetime impose our freedom and control on British citizens. This Half Witt is destroying our country. Tax, tax, tax . Fine or steal by stealth anything a hard working citizen tries to make. Smart young educated people who spend four years at university to teach in private sector like my daughter who at the age of 34 is still paying off her student loan and can barely afford to rent her home, run a crap old car and put food on the table. Kier Starmer . Do the country a favour and resign immediately. It would be the only thing you got right since the citizens of UK put their trust in you to protect them. Lies and deception from day one. Shame on you.
I think we’re past comment, we need action to put a stop to this bloke ruination of this great state
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The mandate is gone. We officially forced their hand on this one.
October 10, 2020
Final supporters
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, almost every week there have been new laws that affect the lives of millions of people, imposed without approval of parliament.
The UK government’s ban on people meeting in groups larger than 6 makes it a crime for a family of five to meet their grandparents, and even makes ‘mingling’ into a crime.
This law has a tremendously negative effect on young people’s social and psychological wellbeing, as well as decimating large sectors of the economy, from entertainment to self-catering accommodation, which were struggling to get back on their feet.
As with other Covid laws, the ‘Rule of 6’ completely bypassed democracy. The law was brought through as a statutory instrument; there was no vote in parliament, and reports suggest that only one cabinet minister was in favour of it. The law was published only minutes before it came into force.
Other statutory instruments have taken away the right to free association and protest. One law gave the police power to impose 10k fines on the organisers of political demonstrations, while another gave powers to local councils to prohibit gatherings.
Yet if people criticise these restrictions, or ignore them, the government merely threatens larger fines or more restrictions.
We call on the UK parliament to scrap the Rule of 6, and other statutory instruments that have not been subject to democratic scrutiny or assent.
We call for parliament to be resuscitated as the place where laws are made and approved - for proper scrutiny and consideration of the effects of these measures on social life. Any restrictions must be grounded in democratic legitimacy, and people and their representatives must have a right to question and protest against these restrictions.
This government by decree must end.
See more at http://manifestoclub.info/campaign-bring-back-democracy
Updates
September 30, 2020
The momentum is undeniable. It is clear that people want their democratic rights back.
Reached 100 supporters
September 30, 2020
34 Comments
We did not leave the European Union to enter the House of Covid. Who is taking back control?
Healthy people must be allowed to meet others and take precautions or risks as they see fit. Stop this draconian interference in our lives.
Scrap the Coronavirus Act - and also bring an end this process of governing by statutory instrument.
Scrap the rule of 6. At least exclude children from the count. Scrap all the new rules. Scrap the travel quarantine. Treat students humanely.
We already have the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and there is no need for the Coronavirus Act.
We need a democratic rational debate on this and other arbitrary restrictive laws and regulations.
My grandad fought and ultimately gave his life for a free country. How dare the most clueless prime minister of my lifetime impose our freedom and control on British citizens. This Half Witt is destroying our country. Tax, tax, tax . Fine or steal by stealth anything a hard working citizen tries to make. Smart young educated people who spend four years at university to teach in private sector like my daughter who at the age of 34 is still paying off her student loan and can barely afford to rent her home, run a crap old car and put food on the table. Kier Starmer . Do the country a favour and resign immediately. It would be the only thing you got right since the citizens of UK put their trust in you to protect them. Lies and deception from day one. Shame on you.
I think we’re past comment, we need action to put a stop to this bloke ruination of this great state
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We did not leave the European Union to enter the House of Covid. Who is taking back control?