Naomi Smith
CEO @bestforbritain, co-host @ohgodwhatnowpod, X-party activist, internationalist, xenophile, recovering accountant.
Latest content from Naomi
Never mind the ballots: How Britain’s electoral system is cheating all the King’s men and women
We have grown used to being denied a fair say in how we are governed, to the point where the shameful winner-takes-all process feels like another one of those great traditions. But it is not a tradition; it is a crooked, 20th Century anomaly that stifles political opportunity and smothers political representation... It’s time for equal votes.The Blue Shift: Back-to-back broadcasts have amplified extreme Tory views
It’s a phoney war. There is no balance, there is no opposition and the format is ill-suited to countering the tsunami of counterfactuals, half truths and straight up lies on offer...No-Deal Brexit 2: The sequel no one asked for
Well, here we are again, the ‘do what I want or I’ll crash my own economy’ stage of Brexit. It might come as a shock to the millions who voted to “Get Brexit Done” in 2019, less so for those of us who didn’t.Slava Ukraini
Slava Ukraini: let's make our systems far more hospitable for refugeesNaomi Smith's speech at the Elections Bill protest
Read the full transcript of Naomi Smith's speech protesting the Elections Bill.Will Labour accept sharing power to win?
It's not 1997 anymore! Read the full text of our CEO Naomi Smith's speech on progressive alliances made at the 2021 Labour Conference.Where is global Britain?
Where is global Britain? Best for Britain CEO Naomi Smith considers whether Britain will really live up to its responsibilities in Afghanistan.Sara John, we'll miss you
This weekend, we were devastated to learn that our dear Sara John passed away. We will miss her terribly. Sara was Best for Britain’s first Chief Operating Officer, and a founding member of the team. We are desperately saddened to have lost her, but will continue the fight she started.Unholy trinity of bills is a democratic crisis
New blog by Best for Britain CEO, Naomi Smith If you’re feeling like there’s a lot going on right now - you’re not alone. In just two days the Policing Bill passed through the House of Commons, the Elections Bill was introduced, and the Home Secretary’s Nationality & Borders Bill was published as well. 48 hours is a long time in politics.Blood in the water: Australia deal a reminder that the Government will compromise on just about anything
Notwithstanding the agreement with economic juggernaut Liechtenstein, this Summer Boris Johnson made Britain’s first major international treaty since our European exit. The fallout of the deal for farmers in particular, is something we in Best for Britain and many others have been quite vocal about.Tactical Voting in Chesham
New Blog by @BestforBritain The result of the Chesham and Amersham by-election will be welcome news to anyone who wishes to see the electoral stranglehold of this Government weakened. Sarah Green, the Liberal Democrat candidate, (and former Best for Britain staffer!) has won a Conservative seat, deep in their traditional heartlands.A rushed trade deal with Australia could mean ee-eye-ee-eye-woe for our farmers
New Blog by Naomi Smith @BestforBritain Australia has eight of the ten biggest farms on the planet. When it comes to economies of scale, British farmers are at a distinct disadvantage. But it’s not just British farmers who are concerned. Best for Britain polling shows 61 percent of people believe the welfare of farmers should take priority in a trade deal – and only 20 per cent would put cheaper food ahead of protecting them.Our values
New Blog from @BestforBritain We remain unashamedly in favour of working with the world to solve the world’s and the UK’s greatest challenges.