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Tag Archives: Kent
Electoral reform is a priority and party’s should endorse
This image appeared on the weekend from the Guardian which can be obtained from here and it took place before yesterday when the Labour Conference adopted Proportional Representation based on the information arising from the Radio. Clearly we don’t know … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Caroline Lucas, Chuka Umunna, Guardian, Keir Starmer, Kent, Surrey, Sussex
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A very interesting document – after last weeks column
So last Monday in the Argus on the 1st August I wrote a column which was also my blog here on the same day. The title of my blog was “Call out our local needs to these two PM candidates” … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Colin Miller, Kent, Sussex
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Farming and UK Government need Sussex to work together
A few days ago in Parliament there were two debates that took place in the Westminster Hall, both of which have a very strong impact on Sussex. I am aware that one of the challenges in that location is that … Continue reading
Sussex MPs must get together – for a proportional approach
On a number of occasions in this blog and even in my Argus Column I have written that Sussex MPs need to work together, alongside the leaders of Councils and indeed the people who manage our community settings and beyond … Continue reading
The need for a more sensible response now Jacob Rees-Mogg
At the end of Parliament last Thursday, Jacob Rees-Mogg published an answer to a very sensible written question that had been submitted by my MP Caroline Lucas. Then two days later the Prime Minister introduced a new upper tier condition … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Boris Johnson, Caroline Lucas, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Kent
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It is inspiring to hear Kenneth Baker challenge the Government
Monday’s debate on School students learning took place in the House of Lords and Kenneth Baker stood up to challenge the Government over their provision. Although he is based in Surrey he referred to two Sussex locations and to Kent. … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Education, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Elizabeth Berridge, Hastings, Hove, Kent, Lord Kenneth Baker, Surrey
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UKIP and Brexit seem to lack a strategic campaign
Looking at the results for the 2017 General Election for the Kent, Surrey and Sussex constituencies it would appear as though UKIP and Brexit are determined to ignore the most successful results and let down a large number of their … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, EU Referendum, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Brexit, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, UKIP
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Farage and Banks want personal publicity rather than electoral credibility
It was always questionable if the Brexit Party stood any prospect of winning a Parliamentary seat next month, given the challenge for all small parties to do so. Thankfully we face the prospect of an increase in Green, Plaid Cymru … Continue reading
Posted in EU Referendum, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Arron Banks, Brexit, Kent, Nigel Farage, Surrey, Sussex, UKIP
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Our region has displayed a major shift toward Remain
Based on the EU votes from across Sussex, Surrey and Kent yesterday, it is clear that there is a very strong argument for a second referendum and a revocation of Article 50. The combined Green and Lib Dem votes vs … Continue reading
Local politicians must listen to Karen Bradley and Stephen Lloyd
Over the last few weeks there has been a series of actions and debates that in my view demands a response from politicians at both a local and national level. The failure to do so may lead to the public … Continue reading
Posted in Brighton & Hove, Parliament and Democracy
Tagged Devolution, Karen Bradley, Kent, Stephen Lloyd, Surrey, Sussex
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