Thread by @nicktolhurst

+UPDATE+

The UK is still refusing to participate in the joint EU procurement program for ventilators & medical equipment despite EU saying they can..

...because it’s a European program.

It’s now a “pure Brexit” & death for Britain.

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The guardian and other media reporting on this.

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Your reminder that the UK govt is STILL refusing to participate in the daily EU health minister conference call (which even non EU Switzerland are joining) to help share information & best coordination on Coronavirus....

...because...”it’s European”.

Don’t get angry - just politely request your MP if they can confirm UK:

1. Join in EU efforts to share, coordinate on medical equipment
2. Share information inc the daily EU health ministry Coronavirus calls

This isn’t about refighting Brexit it’s about saving lives.

5/ ADDENDUM

Due to the thread & accompanying team twitter campaign MP Maria Eagle has confirmed she’ll be questioning the minister on this - in paper form - i.e. this’ll be on record.

Keep pressure up on your MP on this - team work does work even if we’re in self isolation...

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This article appears to have come up within the last hour - also quotes Layla Moran who people like n here contacted.

This is the sound of twitter working.

(h/t @webofevil )

independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…