Category Archives: Brighton & Hove

Political landscape all changed after election


This week is the official beginning of the new Government and the opening of Parliament. In Sussex we have seventeen MPs an increase from the previous sixteen. There are three experienced Conservatives, Nus Ghani, Mims Davies and Andrew Griffith and … Continue reading

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The final contribution from Lloyd Russell-Moyle


The MP for Brighton, Kempton from 2017, 2019 and until 2024 was Lloyd Russell-Moyle. His final speaking contribution in Parliament was about the discussion for the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme on 21st May. There were many other MPs who spoke … Continue reading

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Let’s reflect on efforts of those who lost out


Many of us expect that the General Election outcome will remain in place for five years until May 2029 when the opportunity to vote next arises. During the next 10 days it will be decided who will become Ministers for … Continue reading

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I am delighted that Sian Berry has been successful


I had voted for Sian yesterday because Caroline Lucas was retiring this year who I have voted in the past. This morning my colleague Andy Winter has published this piece which is available here and here is the text he … Continue reading

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It’s about time we had a fairer voting system


This week is significant for everyone who is able to participate in Thursdays General Election. The estimated population of the UK is 67,960,000 million. Those registered to vote is given as 48,844,920. Reliable data sources state it is not possible … Continue reading

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Looking at candidates fighting in the election


Although we cannot currently know the Election outcome for Sussex MP’s in Parliament it will be interesting to consider what success some previous MPs may achieve in July.   The Hove MP location was established as a voting event back in 1950 … Continue reading

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Three weeks to go and election fever hots up


It is three weeks until the General Election and announcements have been made about Political Party Candidates standing across Sussex. Two locations in particular will require a new MP due to MP’s retiring in Brighton Pavilion and in Brighton Kemptown … Continue reading

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Net Zero Target that was the final speech for Henry Smith


The final discussion that Henry involved in Parliament was on the 21st May which was just before the Government announced that the vote is taking on 4th July. It is a significant item and indeed it was Henry who was … Continue reading

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Candidates fighting for your votes on July 4


It was interesting to see details on the Parliament website TheyWorkForYou which just over a week ago claimed there were planned debates in the last two weeks including some Sussex MPs to contribute. However, the details have subsequently been removed … Continue reading

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Let us to ensure that good quality MP systems endorse.


I have voted for Labour MPs for many of my years which began when I moved into Brighton Pavilion when I was 18. Prior to that time the location was organised back in 1950 which had William Teeling as the … Continue reading

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