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Tag Archives: Andrew Griffith
Thankyou to these MPs who promoted the Sussex Day
Last Thursday was Sussex Day which was recognised by many people as the 15th year of the County Day, although of course the Sussex Day started in the 13th Century. However, its modern approach was formed by Ian Steedman in … Continue reading
Conservative changes are now required
Parliament will open up tomorrow after a short break due to the elections that took place last Thursday that have led to calls from Conservative Councillors to their MPs and the Government. One call is related to the many challenges … Continue reading
Some senior politicians want to listen to resident views
For those of us who can relax on a Bank Holiday, this weekend is a very pleasant time each year with Friday and Monday set for those of us who can celebrate Easter. Of course, many of us will be … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Immigration, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Andrew Griffith, Boris Johnson, COVID, Dee Simson, Rwanda, Steve Bell
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Some Sussex MPs are strong and others are quiet
There are many debates as well as voting that takes place in Parliament every week while it is open as it was last week and indeed as it currently this week. Of course, if the challenge regarding the Prime Minister’s … Continue reading
Proportional Representation is vitally needed NOW!
As I am planning to write tomorrow in my blog and in my column in the Brighton Argus newspaper, that actions of the MPs such as those in Sussex need to be radically challenged. We currently have 16 Sussex MPs … Continue reading
Some words and some votes from last night
In the debate under the title of Committee on Standards after many voices were expressed, two votes took place. Although the Conservatives managed to succeed they only just managed to do so by a few votes. In both vote issues … Continue reading
Huw Merriman discussed small businesses yesterday
Yesterday in the House of Commons a debate took place followed by a vote on the theme of supporting small businesses. It was clear that the votes were not sufficient to adopt the call by the Labour Party to support … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Andrew Griffith, Caroline Lucas, Huw Merriman, Nick Gibb
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Very clear arguments for 0.7% especially for Yemen
Although it is a fortnight ago since our MPs had a debate on Foreign Aid and the result of the votes did not tragically provide a good outcome it is still worthwhile repeating some of the words and indeed we … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Parliament and Democracy, Yemen
Tagged Andrew Griffith, Henry Smith, Nusrat Ghani, Peter Bottomley, Tim Loughton
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Four key elements that are needed in planning
Last Thursday in the House of Commons there was this debate that took place in Westminster Hall on the theme of Planning that was set out by Bob Seely and after he had made his opening comment the next person … Continue reading
Posted in Community Safety, Parliament and Democracy, Planning Rules
Tagged Andrew Griffith, DCMS, Rachael Maskell
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Teaching Britain’s colonial past in UK’s curriculum
This evening there will be a debate in Parliament based on a petition which received nearly 270,000 signatures until its closure in early December 2020. The MP who is organising the debate is Chris Evans, the MP for Islwyn. The … Continue reading
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