Weekly Videos & Herald Column

Tips

On this page you can find my weekly column that I write for the Worthing Herald, with my reflections on the week's events in Westminster and in the constituency. I also film a video update from Westminster detailing the events of the week ahead, as well as reaction to any developments that have occured in the previous week. You can find all previous videos below, and please do continue to check my Facebook for the uploads every Monday:

https://www.facebook.com/TimLoughtonEWAS/ 

I've also started to include a 'Tim's Eco-Tip' feature in my weekly video, many thanks to everyone that has written in suggesting ideas, please keep them coming! I'll update this list each week with the new addition.

  • 18th June     Unplug phone chargers when not in use to save energy and avoid this 'energy vampire'
  • 24th June    Download 'Refill' App and find local water refill stations to cut down on plastic water bottles
  • 1st July        Check recycling instructions carefully on your bottles - they may need to be taken apart to be recycled!
  • 8th July       Are your tea-bags biodegradable? Use loose-leaf tea if you can!
  • 16th July     Use www.recyclenow.com to find where you can recycle your batteries. 
  • 22nd July   Plant a wildflower meadow to encourage pollination in your garden!
  • 1st August   Use a wormery at home to get high quality compost!
  • 7 August     Make sure your central heating isn't set above 19 degrees
  • 13 August  Try and use bars of soap over plastic bottles
  • 28 August   Avoid a tumble-dryer if possible - hang up your clothes!
  • 3 September Download my 'Guide to Going Green' (Available HERE)
  • 10 September Alternative usage for coffee grounds!
  • 1 October    Try using 'eco-friendly' recycled stationary

 

 

News

Herald Column: December 2

Last week I spent a couple of days abroad away from Westminster to attend a conference with international parliamentarians on security threats posed by China, including some like me sanctioned by the Chinese Government.

Herald Column: November 18

It was encouraging to see such a good turnout at the Remembrance Sunday parades and again a good showing across all age groups.

Weekly look ahead: 16th November

My weekly video on legislation in Parliament this week, a seemingly record amount of meetings, constituency updates and more.

Herald Column: November 11

After the unedifying Parliamentary debacle over the Owen Paterson affair last week, jumping on an uncomfortable sleeper train to Glasgow to spend a couple of days at COP26 was a very welcome escape indeed. As it turned out my first COP was a fascinating and rewarding time as well.

Weekly look ahead: 9th November

My weekly video discussing Remembrance Day, COP26, the car-crash of the last week, my Bill to recognise the Armenian Genocide and more.

Herald Column: November 4

There is a misguided impression by many members of the public. Often stoked up by the media, that MPs at Westminster are constantly at each other’s throats across the party divide and that we should be able to work together better.

Herald Column: October 21

I was abroad on holiday last week when the shocking reports about my colleague and friend Sir David Amess came through. It is difficult to take in such tragic news at any time but being so far from home made it even more difficult to comprehend.

Weekly look ahead: 19th October

My weekly video paying tribute to Sir David Amess and discussing other Westminster and constituency matters.