Tag Archives: Jenny Jones

Will Parliament reflect the death of Stephen Lawrence?


Two days ago on Saturday a significant number of people reflected on the murder of Stephen Lawrence that took place 30 years ago and how his murder was not resolved for many years. The responses that have emerged since his … Continue reading

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A petition to hold a referendum for proportional voting


Here is a great opportunity for us to raise our concerns through a new petition. The petition was raised a few weeks ago and it needs a great deal of support. There is a very clear need for it in … Continue reading

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Well done House of Lords, now we can respond


On Wednesday there were a number of amendments set out in the House of Lords for the Elections Bill. One of them was to reject the call from the Government for people who vote at future elections to be forced … Continue reading

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Domestic Abuse Bill – improved but not as well as possible


On Thursday in the House of Commons as our agencies were approaching the end point of the Domestic Abuse Bill a lengthy debate did take place. The debate was intended to cover the 86 amendments that have been provided by … Continue reading

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Could this be a way to achieve Political Unity in Sussex?


Today is the final day of the recess from the House of Commons so tomorrow our local Members of Parliament will be travelling up to Westminster to begin working on a range of themes. This Easter break has been a … Continue reading

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Sussex Politicians inspire Vaccinations and protecting people


I am thrilled that I received my Vaccine a few days ago and whilst the short term impact was not particularly enjoyable for me, it is very much more appealing than the prospect of COVID-19. A few days earlier I … Continue reading

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Youth Justice System – Question (but only poor answers)


Last Tuesday in the House of Lords a question for Youth Justice System was raised and there were several responses but sadly only one member of the House may have referred to the appropriate solution and because Lord Ramsbotham was … Continue reading

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Could our MPs begin to focus on Sussex Day priorities?


Tomorrow is an important day for those of us who live or work in Sussex, perhaps more this year than in recent years. My awareness of Sussex Day only occurred when a friend, Martin Ellis alerted me to his campaign … Continue reading

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Brighton and Hove has benefited from a range of political parties


Anyone interested in politics in the UK will be aware that tomorrow is stage 2 of the Tory Party leadership contest and tragically the loss of the first three candidates means that the remaining seven are all male. Although Esther … Continue reading

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A great Parliamentary question from Jenny Jones


It is always disturbing when the ignorance of our Government is disclosed in such a blatant way as the answer to this question from Jenny Jones provides, one might hope in a Government that claims to be accountable that they … Continue reading

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