Winning Ways
Peter has described Labour’s victory in the Mid Bedfordshire by-election as a “political earthquake”. Labour…
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Peter’s New Role
I love being your MP for Hove and Portslade. Recently, Keir Starmer has given me…
The New Hove Plinth Sculpture
I just love the new Hove Plinth sculpture. ‘Flight of the Langoustine’ by Pierre Diamantopoulo…
All About Community
It was a few years ago now that the amazing community along the Hove end…
A Special Meeting with the Inclusion and Support Unit
Those who know a little of my own story will know how much this particular…
Peter’s Appearance on the Political Thinking Podcast
A few days ago I sat down with Nick Robinson and had what he calls…
St Ann’s Well Gardens Sculpture Unveiling
Peter attended the unveiling of an installation by local artist Jon Mills in the sensory…
Portslade’s Royal Mail Services
We’ve all been affected by challenges in Royal Mail but residents in Portslade have had…
Labour takes control of Brighton and Hove Council
Labour has taken overall control of Brighton and Hove council, gaining 18 hard-working Labour Councillors,…
Peter Welcomes President Biden to Northern Ireland
Peter welcomed President Biden to Northern Ireland in April in his capacity of Shadow Secretary…
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…