Tag Archives: Jeremy Quin

Replacements of six MPs in Sussex


Prior to the General Election there were sixteen Sussex MPs. Three of them had announced they would retire in July several months ago. They were Henry Smith from Crawley, Tim Loughton from East Worthing and Shoreham and Caroline Lucas from … Continue reading

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Looking at candidates fighting in the election


Although we cannot currently know the Election outcome for Sussex MP’s in Parliament it will be interesting to consider what success some previous MPs may achieve in July.   The Hove MP location was established as a voting event back in 1950 … Continue reading

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Our MPs join debate on Palestinian refugee visas


Last Monday in Parliament there was a significant discussion organised by Cat Smith, Labour MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood about the e-petition 648577 “Create a Palestinian Family Visa Scheme for Palestinian people affected by war” with nearly 104,000 signatures including … Continue reading

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Debate on bid for visas for Palestinian refugees


Today in Parliament, Cat Smith, the Labour MP for Lancaster and Fleetwood has published an “e-petition 648577, relating to a visa scheme for Palestinians” to “Create a Palestinian Family Visa Scheme for Palestinian people affected by war”. Back at the end of October 2023, the … Continue reading

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“You can play with any toys that you want”


Today and tomorrow are the last two days when MPs can participate in matters of Government. Tuesday 26th of March is the final day until April 15th Our local MPs will be able to work in Sussex for some of this three … Continue reading

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Commons committees examine range of items


This week in Parliament several important subjects will be raised with committees involving Sussex MPs. This afternoon Jeremy Quin, the MP for Horsham is involved in a several events that afternoon; the Public Accounts Committee discussing “Non-executive director appointments” and … Continue reading

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Big ‘no’ to suggestion House sits in private


This week in Parliament there are a few public items that involve several Sussex MPs and also one theme that it would be interesting to see if any Sussex MPs will participate. Today the Public Accounts Committee meets this afternoon … Continue reading

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MPs set to debate new rules on whistleblowers


The plans for today and this week in Parliament only indicate one contribution from a Sussex MP which is happening this afternoon. The Public Accounts Committee which includes Jeremy Quin discussing the theme “Investigation into whistleblowing in the civil service”. … Continue reading

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MPs debate checks to ‘safeguard’ gamblers


In Parliament this week several important debates will take place. This afternoon a subject will be organised by Christina Rees, the Labour MP for Neath in South Wales. Christina sets out “e-petition 649894 relating to financial risk checks for gambling” … Continue reading

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MP Lucas on police and race equality


This week in Parliament there are several themes under discussion and many of us would like to see Sussex MPs making a response. This afternoon there is debate organised by Elliot Colburn, the Conservative MP for Carshalton and Wallington in … Continue reading

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