Tag Archives: Sarah Champion

We need peace to be found for Palestine and other nations


This latest news is another reminder of how poorly protected these people are in the area that they live. As our Government sets out its latest Queens Speech with a series of new Bills let us hope that their Foreign … Continue reading

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Youth Justice System – Question (but only poor answers)


Last Tuesday in the House of Lords a question for Youth Justice System was raised and there were several responses but sadly only one member of the House may have referred to the appropriate solution and because Lord Ramsbotham was … Continue reading

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A pathetic response to a serious issue


While we wait for the dust to settle in the new Government (albeit one that was not elected) there is a myriad of issues to focus on that relate to the last few days of the previous Government. Given that … Continue reading

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Time to get your house in order David


Just before MPs went on their long recess on 20th July this article appeared in the Guardian explaining about an investigation by 5 childrens charities on the way in which the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority appears to be denying compensation … Continue reading

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Sexism in Parliament


Yesterday on the Radio 4 Week in Westminster programme Isabel Hardman interviewed two MPs who were elected for the first time in the last 3 years. Sarah Champion was elected in November 2012 in a By-Election following the resignation of Denis … Continue reading

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