Tag Archives: Caroline Ansell

Replacements of six MPs in Sussex


Prior to the General Election there were sixteen Sussex MPs. Three of them had announced they would retire in July several months ago. They were Henry Smith from Crawley, Tim Loughton from East Worthing and Shoreham and Caroline Lucas from … 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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July 4th seemed to take everyone by surprise


It was evident that Parliament had planned to open following the May Bank Holiday break holiday as articles had been planned for discussion from the 23rd May. However, the announcement for the General election vote on the 4th July seemed … Continue reading

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Caroline Ansell’s 3 Questions on Teachers: Coastal Areas


On Wednesday 15th May, Caroline Ansell, the Eastbourne MP submitted three written questions here which were all sent over to the Government. The Minister who responded to her was Damian Hinds who is the Conservative MP for East Hampshire. So … Continue reading

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Thousands join call for vote on assisted dying


This week there are only a few items that have been published on the Government website that are linked to Sussex but they are significant. Today there is a plan for MPs to potentially take part in a discussion for … Continue reading

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MPs unite in debate on funding for hospice


This morning is the first day of Parliament following the nearly three-week break. According to ‘TheyWorkForYou’ Parliament will be open until the end of May when it closes for a further week. There are very few public listings in Parliament … Continue reading

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“You can play with any toys that you want”


Today and tomorrow are the last two days when MPs can participate in matters of Government. Tuesday 26th of March is the final day until April 15th Our local MPs will be able to work in Sussex for some of this three … Continue reading

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Commons committees examine range of items


This week in Parliament several important subjects will be raised with committees involving Sussex MPs. This afternoon Jeremy Quin, the MP for Horsham is involved in a several events that afternoon; the Public Accounts Committee discussing “Non-executive director appointments” and … Continue reading

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Big ‘no’ to suggestion House sits in private


This week in Parliament there are a few public items that involve several Sussex MPs and also one theme that it would be interesting to see if any Sussex MPs will participate. Today the Public Accounts Committee meets this afternoon … Continue reading

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MP Lucas on police and race equality


This week in Parliament there are several themes under discussion and many of us would like to see Sussex MPs making a response. This afternoon there is debate organised by Elliot Colburn, the Conservative MP for Carshalton and Wallington in … Continue reading

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