Below is the full text of a letter sent to
Jackie Doyle-Price regarding the Lobbying Bill (more commonly known as the
Gagging Bill) through the 38 Degrees website.
The letter was pre-generated but I added the two items before the ‘Yours
sincerely’ line.
I don’t expect a response and she’ll probably
complain that I’m being ‘hostile’ in sending so many letters to her again but
all I’m doing is holding her to account and engaging in the democratic process.
Dear
Jackie Doyle-Price MP,
I was
pleased when the government agreed to delay the Lobbying Bill. And even more
pleased when I heard that an independent Commission has used the pause to
consult with a large number of charities and campaigning organisations.
They’ve
just produced a report recommending changes to the Bill: http://civilsocietycommission.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Civil-Society-Commission-Rep
Can you
read it and let me know what you think? I am keen to know which way you would
vote if and when the Bill returns to the House of Commons.
I
believe that it's important for the democratic process that charities, other
organisations and individuals can debate issues of public interest unimpeded by
legislation that restricts their Freedom of Speech so I would appreciate it if
you would read the report regardless of your feelings towards me as a person
and let me know what you think.
Thank
you for your time.
Yours
sincerely,
Myles
Cook
If I get a response I’ll post it right here
as usual!
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