Together Declaration

Andy Burnham announced the official Digital ID scheme would be scrapped after millions saw the danger in "Digital Papers Please" At the same time, related platform One Login has quietly expanded across 200+ government obligations and services - with more planned We call for an immediate freeze on One Login pending independent review by the National Audit Office – meaning no further rollout or expansion until that review is complete, its findings have been addressed and safeguards are in place. #OneLogin

"Running costs of vaccine damage scheme more than double amount paid to victims" "The government scheme to support people injured by Covid jabs and other jabs has cost £83m to run since April 2022, new figures have revealed. The amount spent on administration costs and medical assessments is more than double the £32m paid out in financial support to victims so far." VDPS urgently needs reform https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj06762qegmo

We campaigned hard all over the UK to say: SCRAP DIGITAL ID We can influence things when we take action #together

MEMBERSHIP: We campaigned hard for over a year against the national digital ID scheme But with related issues like One Login to ID checks for the internet and much more, we need you now 🫵 Membership is how we support ongoing campaigning - we do not have grants or big donors "bankrolling" us Support as a member from just £3 per month: https://togetherdeclaration.org/join We're stronger #together

Now Sadiq Khan wants new powers to ban wood-burning stoves. This looks like a classic example of how billionaire-backed C40 Cities - which Khan co-chairs - operates: Empower city mayors to impose extreme Net Zero policies locally, bypassing national debate and making them harder for the public to resist. Andy Burnham signed a major C40 transport declaration as Greater Manchester Mayor. His campaign to transfer still more power from Parliament to regional mayors such as Khan should be examined in that context.

SOCIAL MEDIA 'BAN': This is a decision for parents, not the state CONTACT YOUR MP: https://together.eaction.org.uk/sm-ban-vpn #dontidtheinternet

FREEDOM TECH: Signal If you’re looking for an alternative messaging app, you might want to take a look at Signal. It offers end-to-end encrypted messaging, voice and video calls. It’s open source, designed to minimise metadata, and widely regarded as one of the most secure mainstream messaging apps.

FLASHBACK: "Digital ID is incredibly dangerous...the most important issue this country faces today" This video from outside Labour conference last year - we'll be back in Liverpool on Sun 27 Sep, meeting 1pm, join us Stopping the proposed national Digital ID scheme was vital - but related platforms still pose a risk We must not let One Login, the GOV UK App / Wallet, and other systems morph into a Digital ID in all but name Stronger #together

Sadiq Khan recently produced another study claiming ULEZ is a great success. A study that: - Was partly funded by his own office - Covers the entire "lockdown" period - Comes from Queen Mary University - the same university where leaked emails showed Khan’s deputy, Shirley Rodrigues, asking academics to "reword" a previous study after it found "no evidence" of benefits to children’s lungs Her complaint? "It reads like LEZ or similar have no impact at all." Surely not, Mayor of London?!

🎉 NEW SPEAKER FOR 7 NOVEMBER: MAAJID NAWAZ We’re delighted to announce that author, broadcaster and campaigner Maajid Nawaz will join us at Together’s 5th Anniversary Event in London! 👉 https://togetherdeclaration.org/tickets Maajid’s extraordinary journey has taken him from Islamist activism and four years’ imprisonment in Egypt to becoming a prominent advocate for free speech, civil liberties and democratic values. The co-founder of counter-extremism think tank Quilliam and a former LBC presenter, Maajid is the author of Radical: My Journey Out of Islamist Extremism. Today, through his independent platform Radical Media, he writes and broadcasts on Islam, censorship, institutional failure, geopolitics and threats to democratic freedom. Known for challenging political orthodoxies and defending open debate, Maajid joins Katharine Birbalsingh, Professor Norman Fenton, Mike Graham, Bruce Hamill and Bernie Spofforth in our growing line-up. 🎟 Low-priced Early Bird tickets end soon

Minister Lisa Nandy says the Govt plans new law requiring major tech companies to build government-mandated “protections” directly into phones and tablets Nandy wants to take state control beyond websites and platforms - and right into the devices you own We say: stop digital ID and age verification systems that function as identity checks, plus device-level surveillance on apps and phones in the UK. Protect parental control and privacy. Protect the open internet. #dontidtheinternet

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🎉 NEW SPEAKER ANNOUNCED FOR 7 NOVEMBER: CONNIE SHAW Connie is External Affairs Officer at the Free Speech Union and a contributor to GB News. She appears on TV and radio, promoting the FSU’s campaigns and cases, and contributes to GB News’ digital output focusing on women’s rights, free speech at universities and multiculturalism. Connie rose to prominence after she was permanently removed from her committee position at Leeds Student Radio due to her gender critical views. The University of Leeds also launched disciplinary action against her, accusing her of harassing a member of staff as a result of her expressing her gender critical views. The Free Speech Union supported her with a legal defence. 🎟️ Low-priced Early Bird tickets won’t be around forever - book yours now: 👉 https://togetherdeclaration.org/tickets

Bruce Hamill with a special message about Together’s 5th Anniversary Event in London on Saturday 7 November - join us! 👉 GET TICKETS NOW: https://togetherdeclaration.org/tickets 🎟 Hundreds have already booked - but low-priced Early Bird tickets won’t last much longer, so don't delay! 👉 GET TICKETS NOW: https://togetherdeclaration.org/tickets

Millions opposed national Digital ID - and Andy Burnham was right to scrap it But the existing One Login system now demands serious scrutiny It combines government accounts with identity verification and could provide much of the infrastructure for the same centralisation and tracking people feared FREEZE One Login #OneLogin

🚨 NEW: The cost of administering the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme has more than tripled - from £8.9m in 2022/23 to £29.2m last year A question from MP Chris Chope has just revealed that across four years, over £83 MILLION was spent on just *administering* a scheme in which 99% of applicants received no payment It still demands at least 60% disablement and offers successful applicants a one-off amount up to £120k - not proper compensation VDPS needs reform https://parallelparliament.co.uk/question/10556/vaccine-damage-payment-scheme

📣 MEET UP & MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD Sunday 27 September - Liverpool, outside Labour conference, meet 1pm Up to 8 million directors facing digital identity verification One Login spreading across public services Digital age checks in pubs and supermarkets Age verification to access social media And now Lisa Nandy wants controls built into our own devices - with adults potentially required to prove their age to use! Just like cashless payments, digital verification is spreading - one step, one service, one everyday activity at a time WE MUST retain the right to live, work, communicate and access services WITHOUT being forced to verify ourselves digitally Join us in Liverpool Make sure Andy Burnham - and the politicians gathering there - hear our concerns SAVE THE DATE AND WATCH FOR MORE DETAILS SOON

ONE LOGIN: What can Company Directors who want to AVOID the Government’s “One Login” system do? Full info in our free "toolkit" 👇 Please USE and SHARE: https://togetherdeclaration.org/toolkit #OneLogin

🎉 NEW SPEAKER ANNOUNCED FOR 7 NOVEMBER: BERNIE SPOFFORTH Entrepreneur, writer and commentator Bernie Spofforth will be joining us at Together’s 5th Anniversary Event in London! In August 2024, Bernie was arrested and held for 36 hours after tweeting - and then deleting - what turned out to be an inaccurate claim about the Southport attacker. She was never charged, and police later confirmed that no further action would be taken. That experience placed Bernie at the centre of a national debate about free speech, media narratives and the power of the state. Her first book, A War to Win Back Your World, examines the machinery of modern power - and what happens when an ordinary citizen finds herself caught inside it. Bernie joins Professor Norman Fenton, Mike Graham and Bruce Hamill and Katharine Birbalsingh, with more speakers still to be announced. 🎟 Low-priced Early Bird tickets won’t be around forever - book yours now: 👉 https://togetherdeclaration.org/tickets

"People with Covid jab injuries not getting help they need" "Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme ‘inadequate and inefficient,’ says jab injured spokesperson" https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/jan/15/people-with-covid-vaccine-injuries-not-getting-help-they-need-inquiry-hears