Tag Archives: Beccy Cooper

MPs call for action for the WASPI women

Posted on March 24, 2025 by ianchisnall

Today the ‘e-petition 700005 relating to the UK joining the European Union’ has been arranged by Paul Davies the Labour MP for Colne Valley, London. It was created by Robert McMaster in October 2024 which achieves 133,000 signatures in the UK. In … Continue reading →

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Call for more support for maternity services

Posted on March 3, 2025 by ianchisnall

Today in Parliament the ‘e-petition 701268’ described as ‘Don’t apply VAT to independent school fees, or remove business rates relief.‘ is set to be discussed. John Lamont, the Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk is leading the debate. So far, there … Continue reading →

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MP’s plan to create a domestic abuse offence

Posted on January 20, 2025 by ianchisnall

This week in Parliament includes events for Sussex MPs as published on the ‘TheyWorkForYou’ website. On Wednesday afternoon, listed as “New Hospital Programme” in the House of Commons run by Kieran Mullan, the Conservative MP for Bexhill and Battle. On Friday there … Continue reading →

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MPs speak out on new bill to tackle smoking

Posted on December 2, 2024 by ianchisnall

I was very sorry that none of the Sussex MPs contributed to the petition last Monday which was focused on “Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty”. The event, organised by Dave … Continue reading →

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Second reading of MP’s new bill in Commons

Posted on November 25, 2024 by ianchisnall

There are lists of planned events for this week in Parliament. On Friday there is an opportunity for James MacCleary, the Lewes Liberal Democrat MP to submit his personal Bill, a Second Reading of the “Football (Gender Inequality) Bill”. So … Continue reading →

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Our MPs speak out on allowances for carers

Posted on October 28, 2024 by ianchisnall

On the 16th October two important subjects “Carer’s allowance” and “Access to primary healthcare” were debated as part of “Opposition Day:” On the subject of “Carer’s Allowance” six Sussex MPs made comments. Helena Dollimore, Labour for Hastings and Rye, Mims … Continue reading →

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Raw sewage spills on the agenda once again

Posted on September 30, 2024 by ianchisnall

Today is the second day of the Conservative conference in Birmingham which finishes on Wednesday. Last week the Labour conference met in Liverpool and included contributions from Beccy Cooper, the Worthing West MP, she stated “It’s been an amazing day … Continue reading →

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MPs unite to slam cuts to winter fuel payments

Posted on September 23, 2024 by ianchisnall

Today is the second day of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool and last week in Brighton the Liberal Democrats held their conference. Alison Bennett, the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Sussex, introduced the “Opening of Conference” and commented “With … Continue reading →

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Maiden speeches touch on a range of subjects

Posted on August 5, 2024 by ianchisnall

A number of events have taken place in Parliament since 17th July and although there were no previous debate contributions from Sussex MPs, there were voting responses following a reference to the ‘Economy Welfare and Public Services’ part of the … Continue reading →

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