Dear MP,

Regardless of the merits or otherwise of the Brexit agreement reached on Thursday, I do not believe that one day of debate a couple of days afterwards is sufficient time for proper analysis and discussion of such a major upheaval to our economic and social relations. There is no need for such a rush other than to claim a short-lasting "win" in the media. Rushed policy-making seldom produces good long-term results. I would like to know if you feel the Parliamentary time set aside for this is adequate given the seriousness of the decision.

I would also be grateful for copies of (or links to) any impact assessments or other studies you have read on the likely effects of the new agreement on the economy as a whole and on individual sectors. These could either be those produced by the government or written by third parties. I think it is important that any commentary or debate on the agreement should be based on the actual text and its implications rather than on the politics and drama of it all

Hugs and cuddles,

K.

Dear MP,

I have just read that the government plans to push its Withdrawal Agreement Bill through the Commons in three days. That is simply not enough time for any MP to even fully understand such a complex and fundamental piece of legislation, let alone scrutinise and amend it.

As my MP, I trust you will reject any such programme motion and ensure that the Bill is given sufficent time in the Commons for proper analysis and debate. As a minimum, it should probably face a similar length of time as other European treaties.

This is not about leave/remain or soft/hard Brexit. It is about MPs being able to do their jobs properly.

Furthermore, in a similar vain to my letter of Friday 18th October, I do want to see all the economic impact assessments produced by the government relating to this bill.

Slightly fewer hugs and cuddles,

K

I'd also like them to explain that lower case 's'

As much as I dislike the Tories, I think that's valid.

:luv:

I always preferred the Lamb & Flag...