Tag Archives: Caroline Lucas

A vital call as part of the Russian Oil Import Ban

Posted on March 12, 2022 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday 9th of March in the House of Commons there was a debate on the subject of Russian Oil Import Ban which was being hosted by the Government Minister Kwasi Kwarteng who is the Secretary of State for Business, … Continue reading →

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The Government must engage with COVID experts

Posted on March 9, 2022 by ianchisnall

Just over a week ago there was several questions from MPs and one answer from a Government Minister. The rather disturbing element which emerged from the response was that very little is being listened to by the Government or if … Continue reading →

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Some clear cases for Sussex MPs to work together

Posted on March 7, 2022 by ianchisnall

It is clear that when Sussex MPs work together, particularly across the current three political groups, that many people feel encouraged. There are of course many times when the political groups are so opposed that the prospect of joint working … Continue reading →

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All of our MPs must speak for Ukraine and COVID

Posted on February 28, 2022 by ianchisnall

We are clearly facing several very tragic and challenging positions within our world and within our communities that have emerged in the last week. The appalling impact on Ukraine from Russia is raising many concerns in a wide range of … Continue reading →

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We will [not] be taking further steps in the days ahead

Posted on February 1, 2022 by ianchisnall

Two weeks ago when he was finally challenged in Parliament, Boris Johnson claimed he would respond when the Sue Gray report was published and that he would act appropriately. Yesterday the report was published and the responses from Johnson included … Continue reading →

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Some Sussex MPs are strong and others are quiet

Posted on January 31, 2022 by ianchisnall

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 →

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A very significant and credible publication Robert

Posted on January 28, 2022 by ianchisnall

Earlier today Jon Stone, an Independent Newspaper journalist who is a Policy Correspondent and covers areas including EU affairs, climate, transport, economic, social and politics has written a piece that can be found here called Corruption experts warn Boris Johnson’s … Continue reading →

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A bad Bill brought forward by a bad Government

Posted on January 24, 2022 by ianchisnall

Last week in Parliament several Sussex MPs spoke in the same discussions and all of them voted on a theme that impacts all of our communities. However the most unexpected contribution came from Boris Johnson who referred to Sussex in … Continue reading →

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The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill can go further

Posted on January 22, 2022 by ianchisnall

Our local MP, Caroline Lucas was the person who first proposed an Animal Welfare proposal as part of our departure from the EU. Her proposal was prevented by the Conservative Government at that time. The photo at the top shows … Continue reading →

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Christmas time for our local MPs – what will they do?

Posted on December 20, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday was the final day for the MPs working in the House of Commons and they are now able to spend some time with their families and friends over the Christmas period. They will be returning to the House … Continue reading →

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