Tag Archives: Peter Bottomley

Some of the actions from MPs last week in Parliament


(This item was published in the Brighton Argus on 11th September 2023 with their document “MP leads session on airport duty-free shops“) Last week was the first week of Parliament after the end of their summer period. The “TheyWorkForYou” website … Continue reading

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Trying to access, provide or facilitate abortion services


This response was from Chris Philp who is the Conservative Minister for the Home Department and his initial words are “It is completely unacceptable that anyone should feel harassed or intimidated when trying to access, provide or facilitate abortion services.” … Continue reading

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Today Parliament is opening – what will take place?


Today is the first day of Parliament that has opened since it closed down on Thursday the 20th July. It has been a very long six week holiday break for all of our party politicians and MP’s. Today marks the … Continue reading

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A review on which MPs have corresponded in Parliament


(This item appears on the Brighton Argus on 21st August 2023) Last week marked the halfway point in August and it is now possible to observe the activities so far of members of Parliament. Clearly there are many public opportunities … Continue reading

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A debate about Charity Regulation occured in Parliament


Back on the 20th July which was the last day of Parliament before it was closed Joanna Cherry from SNP raised a question under the Charity Regulation subject “What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the regulation … Continue reading

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MPs can raise important issues for Parliament to discuss


When Parliament is closed for the Summer, it presents the potential for us to review what has taken place. One aspect of Parliament during active periods is the opportunity for all MPs that are not members of the Government to … 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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MPs want Church Commissioners equality for women


Last Thursday on the close down of Parliament there was a session called Ordination of Clergy which involved two MPs and Andrew Selous who is the Church Estates Commissioner. The two MPs were Diana Johnson who is the Labour MP … Continue reading

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Last week Parliament was closed down till September


Last Thursday was the closure of Parliament for our MPs that are outside of Government with the plan to reopen on Monday 4th September in six weeks’ time. Occasionally unforeseen events occur in the Summer and the Government calls for … Continue reading

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Peter Bottomley speaks for fourth-class & failed degrees


On Monday 17th July there was a session organised by Gillian Keegan who is the Secretary of State for Education and is also the MP for Chichester entitled Higher Education Reform. One of the MPs who took part was Peter … Continue reading

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