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P&O ? Why should we take notice of UK politics and government proposals.

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Edited by Hede Maria Cavell, Wednesday, 23 Mar 2022, 10:15

How many of us took notice of the amendment Chris Grayling made? How many of us cared ?

We have all said at one time or another, 'it doesn't matter they will do what they want' and that is the assumption they use to assist in making and amending such laws.

How many of our, 'freedoms' have been eroded due to that context and who is the UK prime minister actually referring to when he mentions, 'people and freedom'? Are some hankering for a past ideal  and do not have the confidence to understand that we live within a global world and society?

 It appears, to get unpopular legislation amended and passed through parliament the , 'distraction technique' can be used. This way the air time it receives is minimal. Instead of headlining it is placed strategically within the news with emotive subjects either side to deflect scrutiny. 

For certain laws it is based on the presumption that they are protecting you that is vital and part of their job, but also this can be seen to be taken to the extreme where is the median ?

 I have found Petitioning  to be a good way of being able to voice your opinion. If the petition raises enough signatures it then has to be reviewed and, as with one recently,  the bill again is reassessed and put forward  to the House of Lords, if the House of Lords reject the bill it cannot be passed until an agreement is met with the House of Commons.

Don't' give up in putting your voice across because as we have seen with P&O sooner or later those laws will effect each person in one way or another.

 Change in law signed off by Chris Grayling meant P&O could sack staff without telling govt, maritime lawyer says (msn.com)

Change in law signed off by Grayling allowed P&O to legally sack 800 staff (thelondoneconomic.com)

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'World Beating' is  the P.M referring to the past ? I think the script drastically needs a reality check !

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