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It is time for the Charity Commission to advise Parliament
A few days ago I went out shopping for some last minute Christmas gifts and bumped into a local Councillor who has played an important role in ensuring that the Labour Party avoids falling into too many pot holes in … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Charities, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Charity Commission, Councillors, Lords, MPs
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A revealing statement – unfit for purpose?
This comment made by the Minister of State at the Department for Education, Nick Gibb reveals why Gibb and his boss, Nicky Morgan are determined to force all Schools to become academies. The comment was made over the weekend, the two abbreviations are LA … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Councillors, Local Authorities, MPs, Multi Academy Trusts, Nick Gibb, Nicky Morgan, Ofsted
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An important example for others to follow
A few days ago, Hove Councillor Robert Nemeth spent a day with refuse collectors, observing the journey of our waste from doorsteps to the lorries which take it to be incinerated in Newhaven. His initiative is something that should be applauded, it would be … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Brighton & Hove City Council, Councillors, Hove, Robert Nemeth
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Welcome to the Village
After 15 years in Professional Politics, 9 seats in a Parliament that they claim to despise but whose funding has maintained the party and now around 250 or so Councillors, UKIP needs to accept it has arrived in the Westminster Village, … Continue reading
One of our Rainbows is Missing!
In the last year I have become very conscious of the work of the Political Parties and their tribalism in a new way due to my decision to stand in the election as Police and Crime Commissioner – my website … Continue reading