Tag Archives: Sally-Ann Hart

MPs need to understand how we all benefit from charities


On Tuesday in the House of Commons there was a discussion by MPs under the theme of Topical Questions – Justice and the person who was being approached by MPs was Robert Buckland who is the Lord Chancellor and Secretary … Continue reading

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Cross Party support for Self-employed and Freelance Workers


Last Thursday in Parliament Caroline Lucas organised a debate called “Support for Self-employed and Freelance Workers”. It was very encouraging that two other Sussex MPs from each of the two Sussex County areas participated in the debate. Although three people … Continue reading

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English Channel journeys are linked to the Scottish Highlands


In the last few days a rather sad group of MPs including at least two from Sussex have commented publicly in a very negative way about people who are trying to cross the Channel to reach our land. It seems … Continue reading

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We need some real Common Sense by MPs and Ministers


Ten days ago 23 Conservative MPs who are all part of a group that calls itself Common Sense wrote to Priti Patel on the theme of Asylum Seekers trying to cross the English Channel. The group is led by John … Continue reading

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Local MPs, call on the Government to welcome Refugees and …


The impact on our nation from COVID-19 and many other worldwide issues clearly requires all of us to try to understand the causes or the symptoms and to support the people who have been most affected by these experiences. Clearly … Continue reading

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Lets be radical about solving some current Housing problems


In the last few days two Sussex MPs have raised questions about Housing requirements as we come out of the initial COVID lockdown situation. Many of us are very aware of this challenge and some of the opportunities and barriers. … 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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Sussex MPs responded well to Sussex Day priorities


Last week we had the opportunity to celebrate Sussex Day even though large gatherings are not possible currently. However one place where large numbers of people do meet together is the House of Commons and so last Tuesday it was … Continue reading

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International Women’s Day from House of Commons and well beyond


On Thursday the House of Commons set aside a couple of hours in this debate to raise the profile of International Women’s Day which takes place today. Only two MPs from Sussex took part in the debate and the first … Continue reading

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Being opposed to the EU does not justify ignoring the facts Sally-Ann


So Sally-Ann Hart who is MP for Hastings is understandably concerned for the future of her constituency and in particular the fishing industry located in the setting. There are of course some real concerns now that the UK Government may … Continue reading

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