Tag Archives: John Milne

Lewes MP presses for UK-EU customs union

Posted on March 31, 2025 by ianchisnall

Today MPs consider ‘e-petition 707189 relating to the rules for political donations’ arranged by Irene Campbell, the Labour MP for North Ayrshire and Arran. The e-petition was created by Jeremy Stone described as ‘Tighten the rules on political donations’. He provided the … Continue reading →

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MPs call for action for the WASPI women

Posted on March 24, 2025 by ianchisnall

Today the ‘e-petition 700005 relating to the UK joining the European Union’ has been arranged by Paul Davies the Labour MP for Colne Valley, London. It was created by Robert McMaster in October 2024 which achieves 133,000 signatures in the UK. In … Continue reading →

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MP in plea for U-turn on farm inheritance tax

Posted on February 17, 2025 by ianchisnall

Today is the start of a week’s closure in Parliament. Last week there was a significant item from the e-Petition, 700138 described as ‘Don’t change inheritance tax relief for working farms’ created by Tim Burt. He started with “We think … Continue reading →

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MPs hit out at new fraud bill in the Commons

Posted on February 10, 2025 by ianchisnall

This week there are no listed contributions for Sussex MPs in Parliament, however this afternoon the e-Petition of ‘700138 relating to inheritance tax relief for working farms’ described as ‘Don’t change inheritance tax relief for working farms’ will be discussed. … Continue reading →

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MPs debate airport’s plans to expand site

Posted on February 3, 2025 by ianchisnall

Today in Parliament there is a plan for “e-petition 638449 relating to career breaks for parents of seriously ill children” described as “Require employers to offer career breaks for parents with a seriously ill child”. It obtained 102,316 signatures since … Continue reading →

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MPs debate new review at Gatwick Airport

Posted on December 30, 2024 by ianchisnall

In the days leading up to the holiday period in Parliament two e-Petitions were arranged for the 16th December “Israel and Palestine” with 653509 “For the United Kingdom to recognise the state of Palestine immediately” with 283,669 signatures and item … Continue reading →

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MPs arrange debates in Westminster Hall

Posted on December 16, 2024 by ianchisnall

Today is the start of the last week for Parliament business. It will close for the Christmas period with Thursday being the last day. Parliament opens again on Monday 6th January 2025. Two events this Wednesday are organised by Sussex … 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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