Press Releases

Why the government's test, trace, isolate and support system isn't fit for purpose

Renew's spokesperson on test and trace, Alan Meekings, examines the government's plans and promises and reveals why the system is not fit for purpose Are you happy with how your current government is handling the fundamental issue of 'test, trace, isolate and support' in the context of today's global Covid-19 pandemic? You'll recall that, on 17 Apr 20, Matt...

Published on 12 Nov 2020

Are We Really All In this Together?

Endless funds for failed track & trace and unsuitable PPE, but not enough for self-employed or hungry kids – are the decisions about money or ideology, asks Renew's business spokesperson, Gary Burke. “Government Ministers happily tell us that everyone must do their bit, we’re all in this together, and a host of other snappy soundbites but they...

Published on 03 Nov 2020

EHRC Finds Labour Guilty of Anti-Semitic Behaviour

Today the Equality and Human Rights Commission published its report into accusations of anti-Semitic behaviour in the Labour Party. Their findings, and his comments, resulted in Sir Keir Starmer removing the whip from Jeremy Corbyn. Renew's leader, James Clarke, tells us what he thinks about it all "The EHRC report has confirmed what has been clear for many...

Published on 29 Oct 2020

The Vote Against Free Meals for Disadvantaged Children Highlights the Failures of Our Political System...

We sent a copy of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens to the Cabinet Office for ministers to read - they clearly need reminding! “Last week our government made the despicable decision to vote against giving disadvantaged children food over the half-term and Christmas holidays. This is demonstrably not a decision that the majority of the country supports....

Published on 26 Oct 2020

Parliament Must Vote Against the Proposed Agriculture Bill, Urges Renew’s Spokesperson on Food, Farming &...

With Parliament due to vote this week on the Agriculture Bill, that many consider will destroy, rather than support British farming, Renew’s spokesperson on food, farming & the environment, Draeyk van der Horn, urges MPs to vote against it. “The proposed demolition of food standards will pave the way for hazardous food imports that will not only endanger...

Published on 12 Oct 2020

HMRC is not fit-for-purpose, and we should all be worried

With HMRC continuing to try to recover vast sums of money from individuals, who believed they were following rules, in the middle of the worst crisis our economy has faced in our lifetimes, Renew’s Business spokesperson, Gary Burke, explains why he believes we need widescale reform of our tax system. “Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the...

Published on 30 Sep 2020

Why London Can Rival Silicon Valley

London has the potential to rival Silicon Valley says Kam Balayev, the Renew Party candidate for Mayor of London. Kam believes there are opportunities to drive social and economic growth in the city by accelerating London's digital economy and championing the fintech sector. He outlines his thoughts here: “Digital technology is now second nature,” said Kam. “From people...

Published on 21 Sep 2020

The Government Must Crackdown on Tax Avoidance Schemes

With people continuing to be targeted by tax avoidance scheme promoters who have played a part in condemning up to 100,000 people to the nightmare of the Loan Charge, Renew’s business spokesperson Gary Burke, says it is time the government got tough. With the Finance Act 2020 receiving Royal Ascent in July 2020, the hopes of up to 100,000...

Published on 31 Aug 2020

Why Social Media Deserves an ASBO

With debate around the influence and role of social media raging, Renew’s Technology Spokesperson, Dan James, tells us why he thinks it should receive an ASBO. “Last week, I lost a friend to Facebook,” said Dan. “She was someone I’d lived with for several years and was always “open minded” to new ideas in a way that was...

Published on 18 Aug 2020

A shambolic, chaotic, arrogant approach to the futures of millions of young people

Renew’s Education spokesperson, June Davies, said: “Firstly the government sticks young people with grades geared towards keeping them in their socio-economic box, then the appeals process is so confusing and time consuming it is unlikely to provide students with any clarity on their University places. As usual an example from the Conservatives on how to make a drama out...

Published on 17 Aug 2020

PRESS RELEASES

Why the government's test, trace, isolate and support system isn't fit for purpose

Are We Really All In this Together?

EHRC Finds Labour Guilty of Anti-Semitic Behaviour

The Vote Against Free Meals for Disadvantaged Children Highlights the Failures of Our Political System...

Parliament Must Vote Against the Proposed Agriculture Bill, Urges Renew’s Spokesperson on Food, Farming &...

HMRC is not fit-for-purpose, and we should all be worried

Why London Can Rival Silicon Valley

The Government Must Crackdown on Tax Avoidance Schemes

Why Social Media Deserves an ASBO

A shambolic, chaotic, arrogant approach to the futures of millions of young people