News Kemptown MP reaffirms opposition to repeal of hunting ban Simon Kirby, the MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, took the opportunity of the 10th anniversary of the hunting ban last week to reaffirm his opposition to any repeal of the current ban on hunting. He has confirmed that if there is a vote on the matter, he will not vote to repeal the ban. By Sarah Green • 2 min read
Mike Weatherley MP for Hove and Portslade Health Hove MP Weatherley secures adjournment debate on cancer Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade and a cancer survivor, has secured an adjournment debate on oesophageal cancer, which will take place on Monday, February 23. In the debate Mike will describe his personal fight against cancer and suggest seven improvement steps for the NHS By Sarah Green • 1 min read
Health Nancy Platts calls for explanation from NHS England about payments for patients from Eaton Place GP surgery NHS England has contacted Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven to inform her that Eaton Place Surgery will not be continuing after February 28. Plans for a surgery to be opened by The Brighton Health and Wellbeing Centre announced last month by Simon Kirby MP for Bri By Sarah Green • 2 min read
General News Kemptown MP marks V-Day Simon Kirby MP has marked V-Day today, February 14, by praising action to tackle violence against women and girls. V-day aims to raise awareness of violence against women and girls in the UK and across the world, and to call for more action to be done to tackle it. The UK leads the world in working By Sarah Green • 1 min read
Simon Kirby MP General News Brighton Kemptown MP meets rail management for improvement talks Earlier today, Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, met with management from Network Rail, Southern and Thameslink and Claire Perry MP, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, to discuss much needed improvements to the rail service. By Sarah Green • 2 min read
Mike Weatherley MP for Hove & Portslade General News Hove MP supports plans for new medical centre Mike Weatherley, Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, has written to Brighton and Hove City Council to highlight his support for plans for a new medical centre at Holy Trinity Church. The new surgery is proposed for the empty Holy Trinity Church on Blatchington Road, Hove and will be home to both By Sarah Green • 2 min read
Simon Kirby MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven General News Kemptown MP to attend roundtable talks with train operators On Monday, February 2, Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, will be taking part in a roundtable discussion on the state of the rail service in Sussex with Southern, Thameslink and Network Rail. By Sarah Green • 2 min read
Simon Kirby MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven News Kemptown MP presents traveller petition in Parliament Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, presented his traveller petition in the Chamber of the House of Commons on Monday night (January 26). By Sarah Green • 2 min read
General News Meadow Vale planning application rejected Brighton and Hove City Council Planning Committee this afternoon (January 28) voted to turn down an application to build 85 new houses on the Meadow Vale site in Ovendean. The controversial application, submitted by Lightwood Strategic Development Company, has been opposed by local residents and cou By Sarah Green • 2 min read
General News Hove MP Weatherley back Gatwick expansion plans Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, has added his support to Gatwick Airport’s case for a second runway. Mike is encouraging all interested parties to respond to the Airports Commission consultation on whether Gatwick or Heathrow should expand their flight capacities. By Sarah Green • 1 min read
Simon Kirby MP General News Saltdean Lido to receive £2.3 million funding from Government Simon Kirby, the Conservative MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, will be announcing today (Monday, January 26) that the Saltdean Lido Community Interest Company (CIC), is to receive £2.3 million in funding from the Government to restore the outside area and pools of Saltdean Lido. By Sarah Green • 2 min read
General News Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport visits The Amex Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown, welcomed Sajid Javid MP to Brighton on Thursday, January 22. Mr Kirby showed the Secretary of State round the American Express Community Stadium and discussed the Rugby World Cup games to be held there later this year, and they met with Albion in the Community. By Sarah Green • 1 min read
