Tag Archives: Jessica Brown-Fuller

Second reading of MP’s new bill in Commons

Posted on November 25, 2024 by ianchisnall

There are lists of planned events for this week in Parliament. On Friday there is an opportunity for James MacCleary, the Lewes Liberal Democrat MP to submit his personal Bill, a Second Reading of the “Football (Gender Inequality) Bill”. So … Continue reading →

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MP hits out at impact of NI hike on hospice

Posted on November 11, 2024 by ianchisnall

This last week in Parliament heard Budget comments from Sussex MPs. Wes Streeting the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, spoke on Monday 4th November with a response from Jess Brown Fuller the Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester. … Continue reading →

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Our MPs speak out on allowances for carers

Posted on October 28, 2024 by ianchisnall

On the 16th October two important subjects “Carer’s allowance” and “Access to primary healthcare” were debated as part of “Opposition Day:” On the subject of “Carer’s Allowance” six Sussex MPs made comments. Helena Dollimore, Labour for Hastings and Rye, Mims … Continue reading →

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MPs debate the VAT on independent schools

Posted on October 21, 2024 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th of October two events took place as “Opposition Day:” debates. “VAT on independent schools” and “Farming and food security”. Nusrat Ghani, Conservative, Sussex Weald MP, described the time keeping rules; “Back-Bench speeches will be … Continue reading →

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Ministers are grilled in the House of Commons

Posted on October 14, 2024 by ianchisnall

The opening of Parliament allows eleven weeks for new members of Parliament to emphasise the views of their constituents. Last Monday two important debates took place with considerable contributions from Sussex MP’s. The first involved, two MPs, and was named, … Continue reading →

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MPs unite to slam cuts to winter fuel payments

Posted on September 23, 2024 by ianchisnall

Today is the second day of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool and last week in Brighton the Liberal Democrats held their conference. Alison Bennett, the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Sussex, introduced the “Opening of Conference” and commented “With … Continue reading →

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Our MPs get ready for return to the Commons

Posted on August 26, 2024 by ianchisnall

The opening up of Parliament takes place next Monday. I had hoped the new Government would have created some opportunities for e-Petitions to be presented soon after the 17th July. It will be interesting to see if they will open … Continue reading →

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New MPs grill minister on plan for the railways

Posted on August 19, 2024 by ianchisnall

The new Sussex MPs were active during the last ten days before Parliament closed. On Monday the 29th July, the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill was proposed with a vote supported by Labour and the Green MPs although Chris … Continue reading →

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