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We need our Politicians to act constructively and honestly


As many of us are aware there are challenges for the politicians that are elected every few years to run our nation and our Councils. Some of them are external which the representatives cannot prevent but they can work on … Continue reading

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He insists that MPs can only participate physically within the Parliamentary estate


So nearly all of the Conservative MPs for Sussex have once again voted to prevent MPs from being able to take part in debates from outside of Parliament and for the voting to also to have to take place from … Continue reading

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Is this the end of a very short but very positive era for Parliament?


We are at the start of a significant week for Parliament for a range of factors, most of which have been set up as a consequence of COVID-19. Clearly last week was a rather radical change for a very large … Continue reading

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A very poor response from the Government on climate change information


On Friday three questions raised by Caroline Lucas were answered by a junior Minister who works for the DEFRA team and was answering on behalf of George Eustice, the Minister. The questions all asked for data and indeed two of … Continue reading

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Parliament offers opportunities for collaboration as well as conflict


Observing Politicians in the Houses of Parliament is something I find fascinating although most of the time, what gets said is much closer to conflict than collaboration. However occasionally a few words emerge that are based on collaboration that goes … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day from House of Commons and well beyond


On Thursday the House of Commons set aside a couple of hours in this debate to raise the profile of International Women’s Day which takes place today. Only two MPs from Sussex took part in the debate and the first … Continue reading

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I agree with Kwasi’s first few words


On 14th February Mr Kwarteng was asked a question by my MP, Caroline Lucas and his opening couple of sentences are something that deserve being promoted by people who like me are sorry that we are leaving the EU. The … Continue reading

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11 Sussex MPs must be confused or furious! and 3 must be delighted


The claim that a week is a long time in Politics is clearly very true when it comes to a key issue which will impact residents and visitors to Sussex. A week ago, last Wednesday these 11 Sussex MPs opposed … Continue reading

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Most Sussex MPs are not concerned about the NHS or improving our transport provision!


Last week in Parliament two themes emerged that also led to votes which help us as local residents and potential voters for local MPs to understand what position our representatives have taken. The first took place last Tuesday on the … Continue reading

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Do any of the Tory MPs believe in their manifesto promises?


We seem to be at a very significant point in history on several levels. For those of us who were thrilled that were able to join the European Communities almost exactly 47 years ago following campaigns by the two main … Continue reading

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