Peter Welcomes President Biden to Northern Ireland
Peter welcomed President Biden to Northern Ireland in April in his capacity of Shadow Secretary…
News
Unaccompanied child migrants
Our community only had a couple of hours notice when 96 unaccompanied child migrants were…
Here’s to Hope
It’s been quite a year. Three prime ministers, two monarchs, a war in Europe and…
Brighton’s Accident and Emergency Service
Ambulances are in the news a lot right now so I’ve done a shift with…
Pelican Parcels
Today I had the huge privilege of visiting Pelican Parcels which is based in Hove.…
Remembrance Sunday
They gave their tomorrow for our today. Remembrance Sunday is such an important moment in…
Where’s our Prime Minister?
Rishi Sunak’s decision not to represent us at COP27 and then ban the King from…
Food for Thought (tofu to be exact)
What a mess we’re in. Normally I like to tell you things from behind the…
Protect our green spaces
We need new homes in our community so kids growing up here can afford to…
Queen Elizabeth II
Unceasing service to the very end. Queen Elizabeth II defined an era through duty, grace…
Recycling in Brighton and Hove
Today I spent the whole day at our city’s refuse and recycling centres, so I…
Energy Price Hikes
Even before summer has finished, people are really scared of what the energy price hikes…
Proud to Pride!
After missing several years because of Covid, Pride is back! Having just finished the parade…
Bye Boris
Finally, Boris Johnson is…going. Not gone but, hopefully, going. Before I go on, lets consider…
The Northern Irish Legacy Bill
Government have introduced a bill to parliament to address the outstanding and unsolved murders from…
Platinum Jubilation and celebrations
In the years I’ve been your MP the question I get asked the most, especially…
Local Elections
The sun is shining and it’s polling day, every politicians dream! In Brighton and Hove…
The Prime Minister, his Party and his party
Boris Johnson is the first prime minister to break the law. A new low even…
Homes for Ukraine, and Your Unwavering Support
Loads of people in our community signed up for the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme. I…
The Posh Club
I love The Posh Club! Every Thursday a 1950’s style cabaret with themed performances, afternoon…
President Biden, Washington D.C. and me
I’ve just returned from a few days in Washington. Many American’s have Irish ancestry which…
Armed Forces trip to Norway
When I saw news footage of NATO allies, including the British armed forces, undertaking exercises…
Ukraine
The unfolding situation in Ukraine is utterly desperate. As of last night there have been…
Fixing Southern Rail
I’ve been in pretty constant touch with our rail companies during the pandemic. Like every…
Bloody Sunday, 50 Years On: Remembering and Listening
50 years ago in Derry-Londonderry the events of Bloody Sunday unfolded. 13 catholic men were…
FAO: the Prime Minister
There’s lots of ways that Boris Johnson has let Britain down, both before he became…
Merry Christmas
I’m wishing each and every one of you a peaceful Christmas that’s as full of…
Remembrance Sunday
Lest we forget. Our community was bursting with Remembrance activity today and it was all…
Corruption, Cash for Access and the Attack on our Democracy
Today marks one of the most shameful moments I have ever experienced in politics. I…
Protecting Students from Covid-19
Today I got to question the new Education Secretary, Nadhim Xahawi. Back in July when…