Category Archives: Policing

A number of the Blogs relate specifically to the proposed introduction of the Police and Crime Commissioners and my view that the Metropolitan Police which performs a role as local Police force for London and National Police force on several key issues needs to have some of these national roles removed in order that London Policing is not compromised by issues that have a National Political aspect (such as phone hacking)

Vaccine priorities and US Capitol chaos both need responses


At the start of this week many of us are still recovering from a number of events that took place last week. For those of us in the UK, the lockdown following a huge increase in COVID-19 cases over December … Continue reading

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Mind Charity is fulfilling a vital role at the moment


Throughout Christmas and New Year there have been sadly a significant number of threats and attacks on people who are part of emergency services. This included a number of Police Officers attacked in West Sussex and Brighton and Hove over … Continue reading

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At least one MP who raises concerns for the whole of Sussex


Many of the people who live or work in Sussex are aware of its shape and some of the elements of its history. However when it comes to MPs they are all faced with a challenge. One option which is … Continue reading

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Traffic blocks in Sussex, Surrey, Essex as well as Kent!


In the House of Lords on Thursday a debate took place that was convened by Charlotte Vere who back in 2010 stood against Caroline Lucas and Nancy Platts for the election in Brighton Pavilion. Charlotte came third with 12,275 votes. … Continue reading

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Sussex Police deserve Parliamentary appreciation


Every day, all police services in the UK are doing a huge amount of very positive work to keep our nation safe. Inevitably by the same token every day as in all settings some mistakes get made and occasionally they … Continue reading

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Three Sussex MPs who have mis-judged their role


It is very sad that in two days’ time, just as was the case yesterday that we will not be able to publicly participate in the annual Remembrance Day due to our COVID lockdown. Last week in the House of … Continue reading

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Sussex Violence Reduction Unit needs broader involvement


Yesterday the Minister of State for the Home Department, Kit Malthouse answered a question which had been written by the MP for Arundel and South Downs, Andrew Griffith. The question was brief and the whole answer was too long for … Continue reading

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A debate to ban the sale of Fireworks for the public


On occasions, the timing of Parliamentary debates and written responses by the Government seem to be rather weird. Clearly the availability of debates regarding petitions only restarted a couple of weeks ago and so there are a significant number of … Continue reading

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Black History Month – A small number of our Champions


Earlier this week the new MP for Erith and Thamesmead, Abena Oppong-Asare opened up a debate in the House of Commons on the theme of Black History Month. Although Abena has only been an MP since the last General Election … Continue reading

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Politicians need to understand Freedom of Press


Over the last 24 hours a significant number of Conservative Politicians along with an ex Labour Politician have been calling for free speech or freedom of the press to take place following on from the Extinction Rebellion attempt to block … Continue reading

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