Tag Archives: Nicholas Fletcher

Six brilliant headteachers from across the UK


Last week in Parliament there was a session entitled Educational Attainment of Boys which took place and the Conservative MP for Don Valley who is Nicholas Fletcher opened the session out. He referred to many aspects but his comment included … Continue reading

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Tories reject motions on the Renters Reform Bill


(This article was published in the Brighton Argus today – 4th December 2023) Over the last two weeks in Parliament there has been a significant number of discussions for the “Renters (Reform) Bill” organised by a Commons General Committee which … Continue reading

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MPs tackle dangerous dogs and food poverty


(This article was published in the Brighton Argus today – 27th November 2023) The plans for Parliament this week based on the “TheyWorkForYou” website which last week did not seem very significant but this week include one session this afternoon … Continue reading

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Caroline Ansell spoked about International people’s Day


On Tuesday this week a group of MPs contributed in a International Men’s Day discussion that was organised by Nicholas Fletcher who is the Conservative MP for Don Valley. He began with “I beg to move, That this House has considered … Continue reading

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Debates ahead are key for student nurses


(This article was published in the Brighton Argus today – 20th November 2023) This afternoon Parliament will debate several e-petitions organised by a number of people during last year entitled ‘Relating to pay and financial support for healthcare students’ organised … Continue reading

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A reflection of the Petition attendance for Parliament


Today is the last day of July and the beginning of the second week of the summer break for Parliament when MPs are not able to discuss the usual business issues with their colleagues or the Government. However, in the … Continue reading

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Last week Parliament re-opened with several themes


(This item first appeared in the Brighton Argus on 12th June 2023 and its headline was “MP’s Commons debate on World Ocean Day”)  Parliament reopened last Monday following the Half Term break with a significant number of events that took … Continue reading

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Today Parliament re-opens with several elements


Today is the opening of Parliament following their Half Term break over the last week. Given the discussions that have taken place last week publicly concerning the behaviour of Boris Johnson it will be very interesting to see what MPs … Continue reading

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Last week in Parliament Eastbourne focused on a Petition


Today I am waiting to observe how our local MPs will participate in some of the sessions taking place in Parliament. I am also interested to reflect on one of the discussions that took place last week. The first session … Continue reading

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