Dear John

In this unprecedented global pandemic, it’s right that we listen to experts and offer constructive ideas to our Government as we get through this period together.  But it’s also right - vital even -  that we hold Ministers to account for their slow progress in protecting our frontline workers. 

Every day, our NHS and care staff are going above and beyond. They are working around the clock, putting themselves in danger, all to protect the most vulnerable and to save lives.

Yet still, after weeks of frontline staff raising the alarm, they are not getting the equipment and support they need.

That’s why I have signed the Liberal Democrats’ call for a new Frontline Support Package.

As well as urging a ramping up of production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and practical support for overstretched staff in their personal lives, it also calls for a Frontline Service Reward.

In military service, personnel receive a deployment allowance of £29 per day on active duty. We think the same should apply to NHS and care staff, who are putting themselves in danger during the Coronavirus epidemic. So will you sign in support too?

Last week we all joined Captain Tom as he walked 100 laps of his garden to raise money for NHS Charities Together. Now the Government must step up and provide the support package our frontline workers deserve.

Kind regards

Siobhan Benita

Lib Dem Candidate for Mayor of London

p.s.  don’t forget to tune in to the BBC’s Big Night In later on. Children In Need and Comic Relief are teaming up to lift our spirits and raise funds for the charities in need during this crisis - charities like  my local food bank

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