Tag Archives: Caroline Lucas

A vital Environmental call from one Brighton MP


On Tuesday in the House of Commons a debate took place which was set out initially by the MP for Brighton Pavilion, Caroline Lucas who happens to be my own MP. However her statement was not related in any direct … Continue reading

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Two MPs break a barrier and challenges the Government


The recent history of our Parliament is that Jacob Rees-Mogg was not prepared for many months for any MPs or Ministers to participate in debates using video systems at all until Boris Johnson was forced to respond from No 10 … Continue reading

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The loss of Sovereignty from our nations Parliament


It is of course very easy to use words like Sovereignty in the context of our departure from the EU. Sadly far too many people who were campaigning for us to leave made appalling claims about a lack of Sovereignty … Continue reading

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A few of the comments made yesterday in Parliament


It is very difficult to ignore these calls from senior leaders in the opposition parts of Parliament. The question is how will the Government stop arguing for different approaches and start collaborating with these people so that our nation gets … Continue reading

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Sussex MPs must get together – for a proportional approach


On a number of occasions in this blog and even in my Argus Column I have written that Sussex MPs need to work together, alongside the leaders of Councils and indeed the people who manage our community settings and beyond … Continue reading

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A very disappointing political end to 2020


As MPs along with their supporters and opposers are debating the very inadequate Trade Deal with the EU, it is clear that our position is not very strong. There is only one worse position and that would have been a … Continue reading

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The need for a more sensible response now Jacob Rees-Mogg


At the end of Parliament last Thursday, Jacob Rees-Mogg published an answer to a very sensible written question that had been submitted by my MP Caroline Lucas. Then two days later the Prime Minister introduced a new upper tier condition … Continue reading

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Sussex MPs use the next two weeks to work together


Christmas is one time in the year when many people usually come together to share special moments together. This week is usually the start for such events but sadly this year the potential for such activities is far more limited than … Continue reading

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Due to Government U turns we clearly need an EU Referendum


As part of the manifesto of our current Government which led to their election just over a year ago the claim was “Our deal is the only one on the table. It is signed, sealed and ready. It puts the … Continue reading

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The PM refuses to respond to MPs but happily informs the Media


This tweet that came from our local MP at about 8am this morning was a response to a press release from Boris Johnson that was published on the BBC website at around 1am this morning. This is the link to … Continue reading

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