Dear Members and Supporters,
As you are probably all aware MP’s will be voting on Mrs May’s Brexit deal next Tuesday, 11th December. It looks as though it will fail but we mustn’t be complacent. We need our supporters to write to their MPs to say why they should vote against the deal and to ask that they support the ‘People’s Vote’. The more we send, the better! A handwritten or printed letter always has more impact than an email. That said, if you don’t have time for a handwritten letter, then an email is better than no email! You can find all the Suffolk MP’s contact details at the bottom of this letter.
We know some people are unsure what to write, so we’re offering you two ways that can help you.
The first is this brilliant website set up by the People’s vote campaign where you can easily access a letter writing template by clicking on: Not Buying It. It cleverly asks you a few demographic questions before you get started, so it can include that information in the letter to make it more personal. When it produces the letter read it through and make any changes you think would improve it. You could then send it via the website or copy it to send as a letter through the post.
Or if you prefer, we’ve put together a letter-writing template of sentences and paragraphs that you can choose from, to copy verbatim, or to put your own spin on. When writing, it’s really important to include the personal touch: e.g. what you think is wrong with the deal, why you are so opposed to Brexit, how Brexit will affect you and/or your family, etc. You can find a link to the Word Document called Letter Generator here.
Please come and join us tomorrow, Thursday 6th December at 10.45 for a Rally in Ipswich outside the EADT offices where we will deliver a letter from the Suffolk EU Alliance to each of the seven Suffolk MPs prior to the vote on Theresa May’s deal next Tuesday. Then after refreshments we will hold another rally at Endeavour House 1.15pm before the beginning of a full Council Committee meeting. We’d like as many of you as possible to join us with your flags and banners to cheer our “meaningful letter” on it’s way.
For detailed information about this event and directions, see both maps on our website: www.suffolkeualliance.org
Locations:
10.45am East Anglia Daily Times, Portman House, Princes Street, Ipswich IP1 1RS This will be followed by refreshments.
1.15pm Endeavour House, 8, Russell Road, Ipswich IP1 2BX
Other important dates
Friday 7th December 8.45pm James Cartlidge MP, (South Suffolk constituency) will be at The Baker’s Arms, Harkstead. He is holding a debate prior to the House of Commons Brexit Vote on 11th Dec and welcomes the views and opinions of those who would like to attend.
Saturday 8th December 1.30pm – 4.00pm Ipswich Street stall, Brexitometer and leafleting. Meeting at the bottom of Lloyds Avenue by Debenhams. If this area is too busy we will be somewhere nearby on the main shopping street.
Sunday 9th December 11.30am- 3.30pm Parliament Square, London, SW1P 3BD Mass protest: No to Tommy Robinson, no to Brexit. See our website for more details www.suffolkeualliance.org
Sunday 9th December 1.30pm-3.30pm People’s Vote and Best for Britain Rally, ICC Auditorium, Excel Centre, Western Gateway, London E16 1XL. You must have a free ticket to be admitted so please look at their website or contact me for the People’s Vote link to obtain a ticket.
Tuesday 11th December from 4pm -8pm Private Voting Party for SEUA members and supporters (RSVP suffolkeu@gmail.com )
Location: Julia’s House, Bell House, Kelsale, IP17 2PB The vote on Mrs May’s Brexit deal has been set for 7pm.
Julia Ewart, SEUA’s Chair, is inviting members and supporters to her home to watch the debate and the vote happening live with like-minded friends. It could be a nail-biting finish and definitely not something to be missed! Drinks and nibbles will be provided. Please can you RSVP to: suffolkeu@gmail.com
Thursday 20th December: The ‘Bollocks to Brexit’ bus is on tour and we are arranging for it to visit Ipswich on it’s journey from Norwich where it is due at 9am to Colchester at 11.30am. We will need lots of supporters to greet the bus so please keep the morning free and watch our website for a more exact time and further information.
Below are the list of Suffolk MPs and their contact details.
With thanks and best wishes
Suffolk EU Alliance Committee
www.suffolkeualliance.org
Central Suffolk & North Ipswich
Dan Poulter
Parliamentary:
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 7038
Email: daniel.poulter.mp@parliament.uk
Constituency:
The Technology Centre, Station Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, IP13 9EZ
Tel: 01728 726588
Bury St. Edmunds
Jo Churchill
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 8487
Email: jo.churchill.mp@parliament.uk
South Suffolk
James Cartlidge
Parliamentary:
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 4875
Email: james.cartlidge.mp@parliament.uk
Waveney
Peter Aldous
Parliamentary:
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 7182
Email: peter.aldous.mp@parliament.uk
Constituency:
15 Surrey Street, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1LU
Tel: 01502 586568
Ipswich
Sandy Martin
Parliamentary:
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 0207 219 1208
Email: sandy.martin.mp@parliament.uk
Constituency:
33 Silent Street, Ipswich, IP1 1TF
Tel: 01473 487648
Suffolk Coastal
Therese Coffey
Parliamentary:
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 7164
Email: therese.coffey.mp@parliament.uk
West Suffolk
Matthew Hancock
Parliamentary:
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 7186
Email: matt.hancock.mp@parliament.uk
Constituency:
Park Farm Cottage, Fornham St Genevieve, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6TS
Tel: 01284 701 807 Email matt@matt-hancock.com