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Tag Archives: Caroline Lucas
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
Communities and Councils must work together
Today is the second day of a vital event for the whole of the World that is taking place in our nation. COP26 is taking place in Glasgow which is a very significant city in the UK, it is a … Continue reading
Several Sussex MPs voted well on amendment 45
As Caroline Lucas made clear last Wednesday, the amendment 45 would have had a great deal of value if only the Government had not withdrawn lines 7-14 which is why she and indeed both of the Labour Sussex MPs voted … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Environment, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Amendment 45, Caroline Lucas, Tim Loughton
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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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Another inadequate response to Caroline re Afghanistan
Last Thursday a written question raised by Caroline Lucas on the subject of Afghanistan was responded by Victoria Atkins and sadly as has been the case on a number of occasions over the last few weeks, the response was inadequate. … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Brighton & Hove, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Caroline Lucas, Victoria Atkins
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Hundreds in multiple shifts seven days a week
Eight days ago on 20th September a written question that had been submitted to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) from Caroline Lucas was answered by Amanda Milling. The reality appears to be that what the Prime Minister had … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Brighton & Hove, Immigration, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Amanda Milling, Boris Johnson, Caroline Lucas, FCDO
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While in Sussex this week, visit some foodbanks
To all members of the Labour Party, we are delighted to welcome you to Brighton and Hove for your annual conference over the next few days. It would be fantastic for the whole of Sussex to benefit from Labour MPs … Continue reading
An important way of raising our concerns
A good friend of mine is Dr Krish Kandiah who is the Director of Afghan Welcome. It is a Faith based agency that is seeking to both call for local groups to support Afghan families and local Councils to do … Continue reading
A question that did not receive an answer
Last Tuesday Caroline Lucas asked a question regarding the care for people coming into the UK from Afghanistan and very sadly the answer from Victoria Atkins who at that time was the Minister in the Home Office who responded. Perhaps … Continue reading
A disturbing lack of assessment on UC reduction
It is always fascinating when an MP asks the Government a very simple question and their answer opens up a disturbing lack of credibility for the decision that they have made. This question on the £20 a week reduction in … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Economics, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Caroline Lucas, Universal Credit, Will Quince
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