Category Archives: Brighton & Hove

We will bring it back to this House for a vote

Posted on December 13, 2021 by ianchisnall

Tragically last week the Government persuaded sufficient Conservative MPs to vote for the Nationality and Borders Bill at its third reading and they also prevented any changes being achieved. The eight clauses and one schedule were attempts to reduce the … Continue reading →

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Sussex MP responses to Nationality and Borders Bill

Posted on December 11, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday and Wednesday there was the third reading of the Nationality and Borders Bill and along with the the third reading, there were 9 attempts to change the Bill and sadly none of these clauses or schedule 6 were … Continue reading →

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A series of tragic votes from most of the Tory MPs

Posted on December 8, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last night was the first of two days of debates and votes for the Nationality and Borders Bill which involves a number of clauses and amendments. Sadly all of the votes that took place were opposed by the Government and … Continue reading →

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We need near neighbours to keep working together

Posted on December 4, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday a debate took place under the headline of Natural History GCSE and two of the MPs who took part are both called Caroline and they are also near neighbours. The debate is available here. Caroline Ansell who is … Continue reading →

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Why does the Home Office not publish information?

Posted on December 2, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday the MP for Hove, Peter Kyle asked a very reasonable question which to be clear could be very useful in understanding how the current arrangements are working. However the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Future Borders … Continue reading →

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Let us applaud Simon Hoare for his letter

Posted on December 1, 2021 by ianchisnall

There are many thousands of people in our nation who are working incredibly hard to provide safety and support for Asylum seekers. The people who are arriving are seeking somewhere they can come to that is secure having left their … Continue reading →

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We need to carry out a radical political approach

Posted on November 30, 2021 by ianchisnall

Over the weekend a significant article emerged in the Guardian/Observer which was written by Toby Helm that reflected on the data recently carried out by Best for Britain. The article is available on line here and it makes it very … Continue reading →

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These 10 Sussex MPs made several bad votes last week!

Posted on November 29, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last week in Parliament a number of important elements emerged that relate to Health issues and it seems vital for our community to applaud the people who took the time to raise questions or supported these important issues. Perhaps we … Continue reading →

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MPs please attend Westminster Hall Tuesday at 4.30pm

Posted on November 28, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday afternoon Parliament will be holding a vital debate under the heading of “Wellbeing Economy approach to meeting climate goals”. The debate will take place in Westminster Hall from 4.30pm – 5.30pm. It is being organised by Caroline Lucas … Continue reading →

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COP26 raises many challenges including STEM!

Posted on November 22, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last week there was a Parliamentary debate on the outcome of COP26 which had taken place in Glasgow. A substantial number of people were involved in that event and worked incredibly hard to get the best outcome from the vital … Continue reading →

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