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So - let’s get Brexit out of the way first. As I write the Government’s deal has been defeated by a reduced but still significant majority of 149 votes.

I will vote to keep ‘No-Deal’ on the table today, and will vote against extending Article 50 – and delaying Brexit - tomorrow. We just need to get on with it.

An excerpt from BBC Sunday Politics South East on school funding. You can watch the full episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0003bmn/sunday-politics-south-ea…;

My weekly look ahead from the Shoreham Fort, fresh from the presentation of an award recognising their great and valuable services to the community. I also discuss the Shoreham Airshow verdict, Brexit, my Bill and much more. 

My reaction from the Shoreham Airshow trial: Very disappointed with the verdict from Shoreham Airshow crash trial - this is justice and closure delayed.

It was my pleasure to attend the Parliamentary drop-in marking the beginning of Brain Tumour Awareness Month.

In the last week I have taken part in a number of interesting debates in Parliament which didn’t involve Brexit.

Last year there were over 750 nominations from fellow MPs for individuals or organisations to win an award at the NHS Parliamentary Awards.

My speech from Monday's education funding debate, where I talk about the long-term funding issues that schools in West Sussex have encountered. 

I am pleased to let you know about DFID’s Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF), an exciting funding opportunity for small charities across East Worthing and Shoreham and beyond SCCF is the first DFID fund designed specifically for small British charities.