Tag Archives: Edward Leigh MP

Can we help Edward Leigh by forming a 2020 Recall Act?


On Tuesday in the House of Commons several significant things happened, some of which have already been covered in yesterdays blog which focused on the very poor approach taken by the Prime Minister toward settings such as Sussex seafront locations. … Continue reading

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Parliament must change Universal Debit


The way in which Parliament operates seem strange to many people and when new MPs or Peers first arrive many of them still struggle to understand its rules weeks and sometimes even months after they have arrived. It is perhaps … Continue reading

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A very exclusive club


The use of Parliamentary time is incredibly valuable and costly. Even when the Government of the day is one that demonstrates values I don’t support, which is most of the time, what goes on in the Commons and Lords should be treated as … Continue reading

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Who is running our country?


The questions which get asked in the House of Commons by MPs can sometimes reveal the hidden depths of the political leaders of our country. On the most basic level we need to appreciate that each written question asked is calculated as … Continue reading

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Lessons from Ukraine?


Yesterday in the House of Commons Edward Leigh made the following admission “We have had an interesting statement and questions on Ukraine, but such issues are complex, and it is hard to express difficult economic and historical arguments in a 30-second … Continue reading

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