I have recently been encouraging the lobbying of a new minister.
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Dear English Patriots
Re: UK Government appoint “Under Minister” responsible for “Devolution” to England
For the first time the UK Government has appointed an Under Minister of State with the remit of “English Devolution”.
This person is Conservative MP – Mr Dominic Raab.
Naturally we are highly sceptical that Mr Raab will give England a Parliament of its own, instead he is very probably focused into breaking England up into “Regions” or “Power Houses” or other similar unwanted authorities.
We have therefore put together 6 suggested letters below, and would ask that that you choose one, or use the contents to inspire your own letter, and top and tail with your address details and name.
We would prefer that you POST the letter, but if you wish to e-mail then please send to his private secretary – Mary.Jones@justice.gsi.gov.uk
As this is a letter to a Government Department you will receive a reply.
Please can you send me a copy of the reply you receive to:-
Robin Tilbrook – 2015 Letter Writing Campaign – English Democrats PO Box 1066. Norwich NR14 6ZJ
Or why not bring the reply along with you to our Conference on 19 September 2015 at the Leicester Hilton Hotel?
We will be reading a sample of the replies we receive out at conference!
Yours sincerely
Robin Tilbrook
Chairman,
The English Democrats
August 2015
Mr Dominic Raab MP
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for English Devolution
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
Dear Mr Raab
Re: Devolution to England
Despite having 85% of the UK’s population, England alone of the home nations is being denied a national voice and devolved powers. After last year’s Scottish Referendum, David Cameron, as British Prime Minister, promised a fair constitutional settlement for England.
There is increasing awareness of people in England of our unequal treatment and, whilst this anomalous situation is allowed to persist, the call for separation will grow louder. If HM Government wishes to minimize the chances of the UK disintegrating, it will work to remedy this deficiency as soon as possible.
I am now writing to you as the Minister responsible for this aspect of government, to ask when a separate national Parliament for England, together with separate Bill drafting facilities, dedicated Executive and our own annual budget will be instituted?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
August 2015
Mr Dominic Raab MP
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for English Devolution
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
Dear Mr Raab
Re: England’s Democratic Deficit
In your piece in The Telegraph on 12 Jan 2012 “A generous offer to Scotland could keep the Union safe”, you stated: “The Scottish people have a right to self-determination under international law.” Surely the English people also have such a right?
England is the one Nation within the United Kingdom which has not had a referendum on self-determination or independence.
When do you intend to “bridge” this democratic deficit by instituting a national Parliament for the English people commensurate with that in Scotland?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
August 2015
Mr Dominic Raab MP
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for English Devolution
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
Dear Mr Raab
Re: English Parliament
I would like to congratulate you on your recent appointment. I would be grateful if you could inform me about the timetable for the creation of a proper English Parliament with at least the same powers of those as the Scottish Parliament as promised by David Cameron after the Scottish Referendum.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
August 2015
Mr Dominic Raab MP
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for English Devolution
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
Dear Mr Raab
Re: English Democratic Deficit
I was pleased to learn of your appointment, especially as you have already stated on your web site:-
“I want to strengthen your democratic voice – including through an EU referendum, the equalisation of constituency boundaries, greater localism, and by bridging the democratic deficit between Scotland and the rest of the UK”
England is the one Nation within the United Kingdom that has not had a referendum on self-determination or independence.
When do you intend to “bridge” this English democratic deficit?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
August 2015
Mr Dominic Raab MP
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for English Devolution
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
Dear Mr Raab
Re: English Want an English Parliament
I was pleased to learn of your appointment to focus on English “Devolution”.
Given that opinion polls now clearly show that over 66% of those living in England wish to have an English Parliament, can you explain why the Conservative Party is obstructing the democratic will of the people of England?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
August 2015
Mr Dominic Raab MP
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for English Devolution
Ministry of Justice
102 Petty France
London
SW1H 9AJ
Dear Mr Raab
Re: Federal UK
I was pleased to learn of your appointment, as resolving the English Question was a Conservative manifesto pledge. I am expecting you and the Government to deliver your promise.
As a Federal UK is the only possible way of saving the United Kingdom from falling apart, can you explain why the Conservative Party is so adverse to converting the current UK House of Commons into an English Parliament and the House of Lords into an elected British Senate?
With all the brilliant minds in the Conservative Party why is this simple and cost effective solution so difficult to implement?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely