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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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Tory MPs rebel on votes at Westminster


(This item first appeared in the Brighton Argus on 29th May 2023)  Last week Parliament closed down on Thursday afternoon for the whole of this week and it will reopen a week on Monday so our local MPs may work … Continue reading

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Question – Mental Health Services: Young People


This question was a written question that was set out by Sally-Ann Hart who is the Hastings and Rye MP and it was responded on Friday by the alerted by the Health and Social Care Minister who is Maria Caulfield … Continue reading

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25th Anniversary of Good Friday Agreement – endorsed


Today marks a significant occasion as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement which was formed in April 1998. It was initially proposed by the Conservatives and then the Labour Government with Tony Blair who worked with … Continue reading

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Two neighbouring MPs discuss the role of Midwives


My MP, Caroline Lucas submitted a written question to the Government about Midwives and on Monday a Minister responded with an answer. The Minister is Maria Caulfield who is the next door MP. My MP is based in Brighton Pavilion … Continue reading

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Some of the significant issues last week in Parliament


It is very interesting to observe what takes place during the first few days of a new Prime Minister which has emerged more frequently in the last six years than before. I cannot recall much what happened when James Callaghan … Continue reading

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East Sussex MPs focused on raw Sewage issues


It is very encouraging when MPs raise themes in Parliament on behalf of their communities and so it would be fantastic if some MPs will introduce elements that are not currently listed on the Upcoming business for this week. One … Continue reading

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Several issues that must be raised in the next few days


Tomorrow morning our MPs will return to Parliament for the first time since they left just over two weeks ago for Political Conferences. The upcoming business lists several discussions that will take place this week. However, there are no indications … Continue reading

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An interesting comment about Lewes Hospital


Last Tuesday there was a discussion in the House of Commons under the headline of “Unavoidably Small Hospitals” and one of the people who spoke was Maria Caulfield who at that stage was a Minister in the Department of Health … Continue reading

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This is a very significant beginning of a new week


There are many weeks that begin with reflective responses of what has taken place in the previous few days or sometimes even the last few weeks. The impact on our politicians is a theme I often spot because these changes … Continue reading

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