Really enjoyed writing @prospect_uk diary column recently - in a week when Grant Shapps labelled no new oil & gas "bonkers policy", Govt forced through deeply dangerous #AntiBoycottBill, & principled opposition in this country went AWOL.
Have a read π
https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/columns/62179/caroline-lucass-diary-my-work-is-far-from-over
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RTβClaudia Webbe MP
Iβve just voted against a government Bill, which seeks to ban public bodies and local councils from using Boycott, Divestments and Sanctions #BDS to challenge apartheid, climate injustice and human rights abuses.
The #AntiBoycottBill is toxic and must be opposed at every stage.
π¦π: https://n.respublicae.eu/ClaudiaWebbe/status/1675978287737176064
Today MPs debate the most dangerous Bill you've never heard of. The #AntiBoycottBill - forcing public bodies to ignore ethical concerns about investments - attacks freedom of expression, erodes democratic principles & threatens climate & human rights campaigns. It must be stopped
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Oh come on Labour - so depressing to see Labour MPs (with a few honourable exceptions) abstain on toxic #AntiBoycottBill which is yet another attack on democratic principles & undermines range of campaigns for social & climate justice. Whatever happened to principled opposition?
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The #AntiBoycottBill is yet another attack on our fundamental freedoms & democracy. Local authorities & other orgs must be able to express a view about where their money is invested - a campaigning tool which was vital in ending apartheid & slavery. This Bill must be defeated. https://t.co/lKd3JvNfSS
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