Tag Archives: Peter Kyle

Christmas time for our local MPs – what will they do?

Posted on December 20, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday was the final day for the MPs working in the House of Commons and they are now able to spend some time with their families and friends over the Christmas period. They will be returning to the House … Continue reading →

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Why does the Home Office not publish information?

Posted on December 2, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday the MP for Hove, Peter Kyle asked a very reasonable question which to be clear could be very useful in understanding how the current arrangements are working. However the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Future Borders … Continue reading →

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These 10 Sussex MPs made several bad votes last week!

Posted on November 29, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last week in Parliament a number of important elements emerged that relate to Health issues and it seems vital for our community to applaud the people who took the time to raise questions or supported these important issues. Perhaps we … Continue reading →

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The phrase levelling up means very little

Posted on November 9, 2021 by ianchisnall

At the end of October Rishi Sunak announced the latest budget which included a levelling up element. So the Government was releasing several billion pounds spread across nearly 50 locations of which 85% were in locations where Conservative MPs are … Continue reading →

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Let us thank these 5 MPs in Sussex for their voting

Posted on November 8, 2021 by ianchisnall

We are facing a very disturbing period in our nation from the current Government, based on what has taken place over the last three weeks and indeed over a much longer period. A number of the decisions that have occurred … Continue reading →

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Some words and some votes from last night

Posted on November 4, 2021 by ianchisnall

In the debate under the title of Committee on Standards after many voices were expressed, two votes took place. Although the Conservatives managed to succeed they only just managed to do so by a few votes. In both vote issues … Continue reading →

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The Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill

Posted on September 13, 2021 by ianchisnall

It is very disturbing that at the end of last week, that our nations Parliament failed to provide sufficient time and support for the second reading of a vital Private Members Bill. The Bill was submitted to Parliament by Caroline … Continue reading →

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What will happen this week as Parliament opens?

Posted on September 6, 2021 by ianchisnall

Today is the beginning of the new term for our political representatives in the Houses of Commons and Lords, although after three weeks there will be another long break so political parties can hold their conferences. This week will be … Continue reading →

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Skills and Post-16 Education Bill – Amendment 82 is vital

Posted on August 3, 2021 by ianchisnall

Two weeks ago towards the end of the Parliamentary activities for this Summer there was a debate taking place in the House of Lords on the various amendments for the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill. It is clearly important for … Continue reading →

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Some Sussex MPs support Water Safety and Foreign Aid

Posted on July 19, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Monday there was a Parliamentary debate which responded to a public petition that called for improved education to protect children in water settings. A few of the opening words from Catherine Mckinnell, the MP from Newcastle expressed very clearly … Continue reading →

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