Weekly Videos & Herald Column

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

Weekly look ahead: 15th March

My weekly video discussing the new 'Homes for Ukraine' scheme and the phenomenal public response to that, legislation going through Parliament, the Boundary Review and local constituency-based issues. 

Herald Column: March 10

Like many other MPs I have been overwhelmed with emails from constituents appalled at the horrors that Russia is imposing on the people of Ukraine, wanting to do their bit to help and sharing my frustration that the schemes to give safe haven to feeling Ukrainians in the UK appear too slow.

Weekly look ahead: 7th March

My weekly video with an update on Ukraine, events and legislation in Parliament and work in the constituency.

Herald Column: March 3

I am sure everyone in East Worthing & Shoreham will unite in support of the people of Ukraine facing the wholly unjustifiable aggression of Russian forces under the deranged dictator Putin.

Weekly look ahead: 1st March

My weekly video, under the Ukrainian flag at Parliament. Discussing the situation in Ukraine, Russian sanctions, legislation going through Parliament, constituency events and more. 

Herald Column: February 24

I am sure everyone would like to join me in paying tribute to all the emergency first responders who looked after us all so well in the aftermath of last weekend’s storms.

Herald Column: February 17

It was good to be able to show off some of some of the great environmental projects currently going on in Adur and Worthing to Environment Minister Rebecca Pow who came down to Worthing on Saturday.

Weekly look ahead: 7 February

My weekly update from Westminster Hall - on legislation going through Parliament, local meetings (including with National Highways about the A27, at Swiss Gardens Primary School, with Southern Water and with GTR Railways) and an update on Cllr Tania Edwards' campaign - more here:

Weekly look ahead: 1st February

My weekly video from a sun-drenched Westminster, discussing the Sue Gray update, legislation going through Parliament, a sewage meeting in Lancing and more.