I've been contacted by many locals about the tragic incident in Hailsham last night. This is incredibly distressing news for our communities & my thoughts are with the victim’s family. It is right that we give the Police the space to progress with the investigation, & avoid

I continue receiving correspondence from local residents regarding the tragic incident in Hailsham last week. I'm following the progress of the case closely, but it is important to refrain from speculating on social media & allow the appropriate services to do their work. Anyone

**Private members’ bill ballot** Excitement mounts as Nusrat Ghani MP will draw the balls at 9am this THURSDAY. The 20 numbered ballot balls will be drawn and the corresponding names of the successful MPs will be announced. (Hand model: Dame Eleanor Laing )

Why does the new UK House of Commons Deputy Speaker Nusrat Ghani MP need a fishbowl full of numbered balls tomorrow morning? Are MPs starting the day with legislative bingo…. well, yes! Because tomorrow morning it’s the Private Members’ Bill ballot….. 1/

UK House of Commons Nusrat Ghani MP The 3 types of PMB are: a Ballot Bill, a Ten Minute Rule Bill and a Presentation Bill. Tomorrow the 20 lucky MPs who can introduce a Ballot Bill in this Session will be chosen by the new Deputy Speaker (aka the Chair of Ways and Means) Nusrat Ghani MP 7/

UK House of Commons Nusrat Ghani MP It’s Nusrat Ghani MP’s first time conducting the ballot, aided by the Clerk Assistant. The previous Deputy Speaker Dame Eleanor Laing always conducted the ballot with style and panache – points are awarded by regular PMB ballot viewers for technical merit and artistic impression! 8/

Ballot for Private Members Bills UK House of Commons starts at 9am. White gloves and numbered balls are ready. 20 MPs will win the draw and have the opportunity to debate and even change the law on a campaign that matters to them. BBC Parliament

The Private Members' Bill ballot will be starting in the UK House of Commons shortly...you can watch it live at 9am here: parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/d1…

We're off....the new Deputy Speaker Nusrat Ghani MP is in charge of the ballot for the first time. She says 458 MPs entered the ballot this session. Yes, it looks like bingo but the prize is far greater! 7/

Nusrat Ghani MP In 1st place, top of the ballot and so winner of PMB bingo with the winning ball number 238 is Kim Leadbeater Kim Leadbeater MBE MP

Nusrat Ghani MP Kim Leadbeater MBE MP Other Private Members' Ballot positions: 2nd place: Max Wilkinson - Max Wilkinson MP 3rd place: Dr Roz Savage - Roz Savage MP 4th place: Clive Lewis - Clive Lewis MP 5th place: Josh MacAllister - Josh MacAlister MP 6th place: Dr Scott Arthur - Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹 7th place: Jim Allister -

Earlier today the House of Commons Private Members' Bill ballot took place.

Images of the private members’ bill ballot 📸 ©House of Commons

This morning, I presided over the draw of the Private Members' Bills ballot, which takes place at the start of every parliamentary session. Congratulations to all colleagues who were successful in the ballot & now have a brilliant opportunity to bring forward new legislation!

Privilege as Chairman of Ways and Means and Madam Deputy Speaker to draw the MP ballot balls for the Private Members Bill. Congrats to all 20 MPs who won & no1 slot goes to Kim Leadbeater MBE MP 👏🏼 👇🏽

I met with FirstPort to discuss ongoing issues with property management in Heathfield & to press them to progress the matter urgently. I understand that a review of the service charges is underway & I'll continue to follow the matter closely. Read more👉🏽 nusghani.org.uk/news/nusrat-gh…

Great to meet with Scouts today👋🏽 Scout groups play a key role in Sussex Weald communities, delivering rounded learning experiences & promoting outdoor activities. Last year we secured nearly £1m to boost just some of their facilities & I continue working with local groups

This #BackBritishFarmingDay, NFU President Tom Bradshaw (Tom Bradshaw) thanks the public for their unwavering support of British farmers and growers👏

🚜 Today is #BackBritishFarmingDay. It’s a chance celebrate the hardworking farmers who keep shelves stocked, put food on our tables, and dedicate their lives to growing high-quality British food. 🌳 The Conservatives will always speak up for our farmers and rural communities.

🚜It's #BackBritishFarmingDay today, celebrating our fantastic farmers & growers who produce some of the best 🇬🇧 products enjoyed at home & overseas. I will always champion Sussex Weald farmers & it's always a pleasure to catch up with National Farmers' Union to support & advocate for them🤝🏽