Tag Archives: Sian Berry

MPs call for action for the WASPI women

Posted on March 24, 2025 by ianchisnall

Today the ‘e-petition 700005 relating to the UK joining the European Union’ has been arranged by Paul Davies the Labour MP for Colne Valley, London. It was created by Robert McMaster in October 2024 which achieves 133,000 signatures in the UK. In … Continue reading →

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Call for more support for maternity services

Posted on March 3, 2025 by ianchisnall

Today in Parliament the ‘e-petition 701268’ described as ‘Don’t apply VAT to independent school fees, or remove business rates relief.‘ is set to be discussed. John Lamont, the Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk is leading the debate. So far, there … Continue reading →

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MPs debate use of social media by the under 16s

Posted on February 24, 2025 by ianchisnall

Today in Parliament the ‘e-petition 700086’ will be discussed ‘relating to a minimum age for social media’ arranged by Tony Vaughan, the Labour MP for Folkestone and Hythe. It is described as ‘Introduce 16 as the minimum age for children to have … Continue reading →

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MPs hit out at new fraud bill in the Commons

Posted on February 10, 2025 by ianchisnall

This week there are no listed contributions for Sussex MPs in Parliament, however this afternoon the e-Petition of ‘700138 relating to inheritance tax relief for working farms’ described as ‘Don’t change inheritance tax relief for working farms’ will be discussed. … Continue reading →

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MPs debate airport’s plans to expand site

Posted on February 3, 2025 by ianchisnall

Today in Parliament there is a plan for “e-petition 638449 relating to career breaks for parents of seriously ill children” described as “Require employers to offer career breaks for parents with a seriously ill child”. It obtained 102,316 signatures since … Continue reading →

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MPs grill the Foreign Secretary in Commons

Posted on January 27, 2025 by ianchisnall

Last Monday in Parliament there was the potential for Sussex MPs to be involved with the e-Petition 652602 entitled: “Don’t increase the income requirement for family visas to £38,700” described as “Family Visas: Income Requirement”. 23 MPs spoke from locations … Continue reading →

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MPs to debate e-petition calling for a new election

Posted on January 6, 2025 by ianchisnall

Today in Parliament the e-petition 700143 with over three million signatures will be discussed, “Call a General Election” which includes “I would like there to be another General Election. I believe the current Labour Government have gone back on the … Continue reading →

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MPs debate the VAT on independent schools

Posted on October 21, 2024 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th of October two events took place as “Opposition Day:” debates. “VAT on independent schools” and “Farming and food security”. Nusrat Ghani, Conservative, Sussex Weald MP, described the time keeping rules; “Back-Bench speeches will be … Continue reading →

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New MPs grill minister on plan for the railways

Posted on August 19, 2024 by ianchisnall

The new Sussex MPs were active during the last ten days before Parliament closed. On Monday the 29th July, the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill was proposed with a vote supported by Labour and the Green MPs although Chris … Continue reading →

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I am delighted that Sian Berry has been successful

Posted on July 5, 2024 by ianchisnall

I had voted for Sian yesterday because Caroline Lucas was retiring this year who I have voted in the past. This morning my colleague Andy Winter has published this piece which is available here and here is the text he … Continue reading →

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