Tag Archives: Tim Loughton

Some Sussex MPs are strong and others are quiet

Posted on January 31, 2022 by ianchisnall

There are many debates as well as voting that takes place in Parliament every week while it is open as it was last week and indeed as it currently this week. Of course, if the challenge regarding the Prime Minister’s … Continue reading →

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A very significant and credible publication Robert

Posted on January 28, 2022 by ianchisnall

Earlier today Jon Stone, an Independent Newspaper journalist who is a Policy Correspondent and covers areas including EU affairs, climate, transport, economic, social and politics has written a piece that can be found here called Corruption experts warn Boris Johnson’s … Continue reading →

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The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill can go further

Posted on January 22, 2022 by ianchisnall

Our local MP, Caroline Lucas was the person who first proposed an Animal Welfare proposal as part of our departure from the EU. Her proposal was prevented by the Conservative Government at that time. The photo at the top shows … Continue reading →

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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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A series of tragic votes from most of the Tory MPs

Posted on December 8, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last night was the first of two days of debates and votes for the Nationality and Borders Bill which involves a number of clauses and amendments. Sadly all of the votes that took place were opposed by the Government and … 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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Proportional Representation is vitally needed NOW!

Posted on November 7, 2021 by ianchisnall

As I am planning to write tomorrow in my blog and in my column in the Brighton Argus newspaper, that actions of the MPs such as those in Sussex need to be radically challenged. We currently have 16 Sussex MPs … Continue reading →

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Several Sussex MPs voted well on amendment 45

Posted on October 26, 2021 by ianchisnall

As Caroline Lucas made clear last Wednesday, the amendment 45 would have had a great deal of value if only the Government had not withdrawn lines 7-14 which is why she and indeed both of the Labour Sussex MPs voted … Continue reading →

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Five Sussex MPs took part in the Afghanistan debate

Posted on August 23, 2021 by ianchisnall

The unexpected return to Parliament last Tuesday was clearly necessary given what took place in Afghanistan a few days earlier. Many of the people who spoke set out legitimate calls for the Government to do more in terms of actions … Continue reading →

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Very clear arguments for 0.7% especially for Yemen

Posted on July 27, 2021 by ianchisnall

Although it is a fortnight ago since our MPs had a debate on Foreign Aid and the result of the votes did not tragically provide a good outcome it is still worthwhile repeating some of the words and indeed we … Continue reading →

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