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Tag Archives: Huw Merriman
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
Sussex MPs responded well to Sussex Day priorities
Last week we had the opportunity to celebrate Sussex Day even though large gatherings are not possible currently. However one place where large numbers of people do meet together is the House of Commons and so last Tuesday it was … Continue reading
All of the Sussex Conservative MPs refuse to work from home
We are at the beginning of week ten since the Prime Minister announced “From this evening I must give the British people a very simple instruction – You must stay at home because the critical thing we must do to … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged C-19, Caroline Ansell, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Huw Merriman, Nusrat Ghani, Robert Buckland
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This is a very damaging approach to support, Huw
It is clear that our whole world is facing major challenges regarding COVID-19 and equally there are many different views regarding the best way of doing so. It will not be possible to establish a common approach in every area … Continue reading
Posted in Health Reform, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Donald Trump, Huw Merriman, NATO, UN, World Heath Organisation
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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
Today the credibility of a ‘One Nation’ Political Party will be tested
As the House of Commons is given the opportunity to revisit a series of amendments to the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill there will now be a chance for our MPs to review and reconsider their previous decisions. There are … Continue reading
Sussex Residents have every reason to be very angry with their MPs
Its understandable that the Sussex MPs who are members of the Conservative Party have voted in opposition to many of the amendments for the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill. However several of these should have raised concerns amongst the MPs … Continue reading
Is our next General Election a way for existing MPs to depart?
As these two images demonstrate, some of the highest profile right wing campaigners appear to want to refresh our Parliament completely. Given that until the 3rd of September the Tories had a minor majority this could argue for an increase … Continue reading
How Parliament has set out the Good, The Bad and the Ugly
The last week in Parliament has been a clear demonstration of why prorogation should not have occurred but given it took place between 10th September and 18th September which is a relatively long prorogation prior to any Queen’s Speech, my … Continue reading
What is going on in the public space?
The last 24 hours appears to have proven once again that a week is a terribly long time in politics. Given how MPs in our Parliament regularly stand up and shout at Prime Ministers and leaders of the opposition and … Continue reading
Posted in Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Anna Soubry, Boris Johnson, Huw Merriman, Laura Kuenssberg, Xavier Bettel
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