Winning Ways 23 Oct 2023 Peter has described Labour’s victory in the Mid Bedfordshire by-election as a “political earthquake”. Labour…
Peter’s New Role 23 Oct 2023 I love being your MP for Hove and Portslade. Recently, Keir Starmer has given me…
The New Hove Plinth Sculpture 23 Oct 2023 I just love the new Hove Plinth sculpture. ‘Flight of the Langoustine’ by Pierre Diamantopoulo…
All About Community 14 Jul 2023 It was a few years ago now that the amazing community along the Hove end…
A Special Meeting with the Inclusion and Support Unit 10 Jul 2023 Those who know a little of my own story will know how much this particular…
Peter’s Appearance on the Political Thinking Podcast 04 Jun 2023 A few days ago I sat down with Nick Robinson and had what he calls…
St Ann’s Well Gardens Sculpture Unveiling 13 May 2023 Peter attended the unveiling of an installation by local artist Jon Mills in the sensory…
Portslade’s Royal Mail Services 10 May 2023 We’ve all been affected by challenges in Royal Mail but residents in Portslade have had…
Labour takes control of Brighton and Hove Council 05 May 2023 Labour has taken overall control of Brighton and Hove council, gaining 18 hard-working Labour Councillors,…
Peter Welcomes President Biden to Northern Ireland 12 Apr 2023 Peter welcomed President Biden to Northern Ireland in April in his capacity of Shadow Secretary…
Unaccompanied child migrants 24 Jan 2023 Our community only had a couple of hours notice when 96 unaccompanied child migrants were…
Here’s to Hope 24 Dec 2022 It’s been quite a year. Three prime ministers, two monarchs, a war in Europe and…
Brighton’s Accident and Emergency Service 10 Dec 2022 Ambulances are in the news a lot right now so I’ve done a shift with…
Pelican Parcels 21 Nov 2022 Today I had the huge privilege of visiting Pelican Parcels which is based in Hove.…
Remembrance Sunday 13 Nov 2022 They gave their tomorrow for our today. Remembrance Sunday is such an important moment in…
Where’s our Prime Minister? 28 Oct 2022 Rishi Sunak’s decision not to represent us at COP27 and then ban the King from…
Food for Thought (tofu to be exact) 23 Oct 2022 What a mess we’re in. Normally I like to tell you things from behind the…
Protect our green spaces 16 Oct 2022 We need new homes in our community so kids growing up here can afford to…
Queen Elizabeth II 10 Sep 2022 Unceasing service to the very end. Queen Elizabeth II defined an era through duty, grace…
Recycling in Brighton and Hove 30 Aug 2022 Today I spent the whole day at our city’s refuse and recycling centres, so I…
Energy Price Hikes 15 Aug 2022 Even before summer has finished, people are really scared of what the energy price hikes…
Proud to Pride! 06 Aug 2022 After missing several years because of Covid, Pride is back! Having just finished the parade…
Bye Boris 08 Jul 2022 Finally, Boris Johnson is…going. Not gone but, hopefully, going. Before I go on, lets consider…
The Northern Irish Legacy Bill 03 Jul 2022 Government have introduced a bill to parliament to address the outstanding and unsolved murders from…
Platinum Jubilation and celebrations 05 Jun 2022 In the years I’ve been your MP the question I get asked the most, especially…
Local Elections 05 May 2022 The sun is shining and it’s polling day, every politicians dream! In Brighton and Hove…
The Prime Minister, his Party and his party 12 Apr 2022 Boris Johnson is the first prime minister to break the law. A new low even…
Homes for Ukraine, and Your Unwavering Support 08 Apr 2022 Loads of people in our community signed up for the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme. I…
The Posh Club 26 Mar 2022 I love The Posh Club! Every Thursday a 1950’s style cabaret with themed performances, afternoon…
President Biden, Washington D.C. and me 21 Mar 2022 I’ve just returned from a few days in Washington. Many American’s have Irish ancestry which…