Ruddiculous
Amber Rudd quit the government late on a Saturday evening, in a dramatic and carefully choreographed move with an exclusive for the Sunday Times. Rudd said, “I no longer believe leaving with a deal is the Government’s main objective. “The…
The Great Dictator
On the 28th of August, Boris Johnson announced his intention to prorogue parliament from the 9th September until the 14th October, shortly after parliament was due to resume from summer recess and two weeks before the Brexit ; In a…
Indicative?
Perhaps ‘indicative’ was too strong a word to describe a series of votes taken by MPs to find an alternative Brexit strategy. After twice rejecting the government’s plan, MPs have failed to determine any alternative put to the house by…
Ambivalent Amber in Hot Water
Local Conservative voters have told Hastings MP Amber Rudd she should resign following her decision to abstain on the commons Brexit vote to reject a ‘no-deal’ exit on March 14th. In an open letter to voters in her Hastings and…
Bohemian Rhapsody
Council votes funds for feasibility study The Labour-controlled cabinet of Hastings Borough Council (HBC) voted on Monday evening to pursue a feasibility study for the development of a combined sporting and cultural centre in the White Rock area off Bohemia…
GP HOURS EXTENDED: But Not For Walk-In Patients
By Hugh Sullivan and Lindsey Williams David Cameron’s Conservative Party manifesto of 2015 promised seven-day access to NHS services. And shortly after the election was won, then Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt launched a ‘New Deal for General Practice’ which promised additional funds…
Jamaica? No, she finally went of her own accord
KENT BARKER considers how the Windrush farrago and the resignation of Amber Rudd show up the modern Conservative Party and its leaders for what they really are. Here’s a question. Who said: “I’m a one-nation Tory. There is a duty…
Local Momentum: Building for Labour and Debunking Misinformation
by Natasha Scott Local Momentum activists led by Alfred Bouch set up a stall in the town centre of Hastings at Wellington Place on Saturday 7th January. When interviewing Mr Bouch about his reason for doing this at a time…