Tag Archives: Matthew Hancock

The Skill that Boris has to divert from questions


On Monday during the discussion about how our nation will move forward as part of the Covid-19: Road Map there were understandably many questions that related to how we got to where we are. A small number related to the … Continue reading

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Three strong calls by Sussex MPs that were badly impacted


Last week in Parliament there were many discussions that took place and which involved nearly all of our local MPs. Sadly in at least three of the cases, there were very damaging comments made even though each of our local … Continue reading

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Sussex MPs use the next two weeks to work together


Christmas is one time in the year when many people usually come together to share special moments together. This week is usually the start for such events but sadly this year the potential for such activities is far more limited than … Continue reading

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Eastbourne MP attacks Brighton and Hove in Parliament


Most MPs stand up to speak on a regular basis and it is not at all surprising for some of the words that they have used to occasionally look a bit contradictory if they are compared over a period of … Continue reading

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Government refuses an inquiry, but is closing down PHE


When COVID-19 emerged and then led to thousands of deaths in the UK compared to far fewer in many other nations, understandably some people began to call for a public inquiry and the Government claimed that it was not appropriate … Continue reading

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Sussex MPs need to learn from the Manchester mistakes


This letter is directed at the nine Conservative Greater Manchester MPs who have recently written publicly to Matthew Hancock in an attempt to criticise Andy Burnham. They appear to have ignored that the call for the whole of Manchester to … Continue reading

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COVID-19 demonstrates how local areas need more power


Ever since Parliament closed down 10 days ago a number of issues have arisen that suggests that our Government is not capable of dealing with the challenges that our nation and our local communities are facing. Of course given that … Continue reading

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How far away from people must we be, given this odd question?


I work in an industry that spends a great deal of time trying to avoid digital cables being extended beyond their limitations. The reason is that when a cable is too long, the signal will drop out. As people get … Continue reading

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Boris and his colleagues must now offer some real measures


Communities around the UK coast and potentially elsewhere are now working very hard to recover from several days where our roads became blocked with visitors and beaches got covered in tonnes of rubbish and excrement as the huge numbers of … Continue reading

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How do we stop ex-Ministers from criticising their own workers?


It is clear that members of the Government which includes Conservative MPs who were Ministers until recently will have to work very hard to stop their Government from being challenged over our nations impact by COVID-19. Trying to blame other … Continue reading

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