Former UK Ambassador to US to lead internationalist campaigners Best for Britain
The former UK Ambassador to the United States and previous advisor to the Prime Minister on European Affairs, Lord Kim Darroch of Kew has been announced as the new chairperson of the internationalist campaign group Best for Britain.Best for Britain responds to Lord Frost's comments on Northern Ireland Protocol
Before the ink is dry on their latest 'great deal' with Australia, the government is already threatening to tear up their last one with our closest trading partners and break international law. With fabled technical solutions yet to materialise and with the government's dogmatic refusal to rule out cutting our food standards, the Northern Ireland Protocol is the least worst option.Elections Bill passes its second reading - but there’s still more work to do
The Elections Bill has passed its second reading - but there’s still more we can doLabour voters most likely to blame shortages on Brexit
A look at how voting intention, leave/remain sentiment and regional location affect perceptions of the causes of food shortagesElections Bill branded ‘power grab’ by charities, unions and campaigners
Ahead of a debate in the House of Commons next week, the government today faces calls to scrap large sections of the Elections Bill in an open letter signed by a broad coalition of civil society organisations.Find out more about the Elections Bill
Watch our short video below featuring our CEO Naomi Smith and Director of Campaigns Cary Mitchell as they discuss the new Elections Bill and the reasons you should be worried.Last chance saloon for UK democracy
It is not hyperbolic to say that Britain’s democracy is under threat. Earlier this year, we saw huge opposition to the Government’s Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which is...UK Government must lead by example to avoid climate catastrophe
UK Government must lead by example to avoid climate catastropheAnger as government misleads musicians
Anger as government misleads musiciansTiny wine discount dwarfed by Brexit damage
Tiny wine discount dwarfed by Brexit damageGovernment enforce EU branding after accepting Covid relief funds from Brussels
Government forced to display EU flag after accepting Covid relief funds from BrusselsGovernment sacrifice safety to address HGV driver shortage
Government sacrifice safety to address HGV driver shortageMean foreign aid cut is a defeat for a truly Global Britain
Not for the first time this government has broken international commitments, dropped manifesto promises and trashed ‘Global Britain’ all in one go.New Nationality and Borders Bill blatant disregard for our obligations and history
The new legislation set out by the Home Secretary today shows a blatant disregard for both our international obligations and of Britain’s proud history defending the oppressed and giving shelter to those in need of protection.MPs must work together to reject "illiberal" voter ID plans
Responding to the publication of the Elections Bill including plans to introduce voter ID, Naomi Smith, Chief Executive of Best for Britain said, “This is a shameful attempt to disenfranchise...Labour hold Batley & Spen in by-election - but thin result means parties must cooperate to win general election
Labour's Kim Leadbeater won the by-election in Batley & Spen yesterday by just 323 votes. While this is a great result for internationalists and progressives it should also be a lesson to all the parties that want to replace Boris Johnson's government at the next general election. Winning is possible, but it will take cooperation to do it.Extend EU settlement scheme deadline
Other countries around Europe have extended deadlines to help British citizens who find themselves in a similar position. The Government should follow suit to end the undue stress this is causing and improve communication with those who have submitted their applications.Response to extension of NI Protocol grace period
This extension will only provide temporary relief. We need to secure an EU-UK veterinary arrangement as a long term solution. The only reason the Government would refuse to do this, is if their real goal is to reduce our food and animal welfare standards in order to secure deals with countries like the USA.Response to new state-aid legislation
People will also be rightly sceptical of this government’s ability to deliver ‘value for the taxpayer’ when they’ve blown billions on an ineffective response to Covid and have a habit of giving public money to their mates. The Government don’t need new legislation to support SMEs which employ 60% of all working people in the UK. They must significantly increase the budget of the SME support fund and publish a strategy to support SME trade.23 June: A Message of Hope
Best for Britain is relaunching