24 British MPs sign Open Letter calling on UK Government to take action on US blockade of Cuba.

From: Cuba Solidarity Campaign (CSC).

At the time of writing this article, 24 members of parliament, across various parties in the UK, have now signed an open letter asking for the US blockade to be lifted, at least temporarily, to help Cuba fight the coronavirus at home and abroad.

Grahame Morris MP signed the open letter, adding, «it’s time for the international community to reciprocate and to lift the U.S. imposed blockade and end the embargo at the very least on a temporary basis.»

Cuba helped Britons aboard the MS Braemar in their hour of need – now we must help Cuba.

 

 

 

 

From: Morning Star.

As the world fights an international battle against the coronavirus pandemic, Cuba has once again proved itself a paragon of internationalism and solidarity.

Not only is the island is combating the virus at home, with 212 confirmed cases, six deaths and more than 3,000 patients under observation as of April 2, it is also sending teams of nurses and doctors to support foreign health services overwhelmed by the scale of the crisis.

Cuban medical brigades have already arrived in 14 countries, including Italy, Venezuela, Andorra, Belize, Angola and Nicaragua.