Lucy Connolly is a mother. She has a 12 year old daughter. She posted one stupid thing on social media, and soon deleted it. She was sentenced to 31 months in prison. Torn away from her family, for ONE stupid social media post. She now sits behind bars. This is INSANE.
Rapists and paedophiles get let off with less. This is not the Britain I know and love.
I’ve been pushing and pushing, trying everything possible as an MP. I even questioned Starmer on it in the Commons at PMQs. Quite frankly, his answer was total bullshit. I tabled a motion, gaining support from Labour and Tory MPs. No progress.
We ran out of road in Westminster. So next, is this petition - bringing it to the British people.
Lucy, and others like her, should not be in prison for foolish things they posted on the internet.
If we can get enough support, we can get a debate in Parliament. That brings media, attention and MPs. It can make a difference.
I’ve been talking to Ray, Lucy’s husband, and he and the family are fully supportive of this petition.
Lucy said one stupid thing and got locked up for it. Ripped away from her young daughter. You could be next. Please just think about that. It’s not just Lucy. Others are imprisoned for similar.
My heart goes out to them. It’s all just so disgusting, and if I can use my elected position to do anything it has to be worth a go...
If you can take the time to sign and share, it will be hugely appreciated.
Let's try for Lucy, Ray, their daughter and the many others like them.
https://t.co/9VW1znCXwV
A lad hitting a 9 darter against PDC Tour Card holder Nick Kenny last night
Best part of the video is him trying to pick Nick up and suddenly realising there was absolutely no chance 🤣
Absolutely class