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About ianchisnall

I am passionate about the need for public policies to be made accessible to everyone, especially those who want to improve the wellbeing of their communities. I am particularly interested in issues related to crime and policing as well as health services and strategic planning.

Diocese of Chichester newsletter update.

Posted on November 24, 2024 by ianchisnall

On Thursday 21st November the Diocese of Chichester document published their weekly WELCOME TO THIS WEEK’S E-NEWS. One of the themes that was written about was the Assisted Dying Bill. The article includes and invitation to write to your local … Continue reading →

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Bishop of Lichfield in Parliament ‘Written Answers’

Posted on November 22, 2024 by ianchisnall

On the 1st of November there was a Parliamentary ‘Written Answers’ question that was hosted by Adam Jogee, the Labour MP for Newcastle-under-Lyme. His question was “Church of England: Newcastle-under-Lyme” he asked “to discuss the condition of the Church estate in that constituency.” … Continue reading →

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Comments for the Football Governance Bill

Posted on November 19, 2024 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday 13th November there was a discussion about the “Football Governance Bill [HL] – Second Reading” in the House of Lords and a number of members of the House of Lords made comments. Pete Wilcox the Bishop of Sheffield spoke, … Continue reading →

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MPs give their views on the Budget and NHS

Posted on November 18, 2024 by ianchisnall

Just over a week ago in Parliament, Wednesday, 6th of November, a ten-part vote took place for “Budget Resolution”. Here in Sussex most of the MPS voted in agreement with their Parties. Each part of the vote was approved by … Continue reading →

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MP hits out at impact of NI hike on hospice

Posted on November 11, 2024 by ianchisnall

This last week in Parliament heard Budget comments from Sussex MPs. Wes Streeting the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, spoke on Monday 4th November with a response from Jess Brown Fuller the Liberal Democrat MP for Chichester. … Continue reading →

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Steve Bassam asks about Olympic & Paralympic Games

Posted on November 10, 2024 by ianchisnall

On Monday 4th November “Olympic and Paralympic Games: Team GB – Question“ Steve Bassam, Lord Bassam of Brighton and Fiona Twycross, “Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)” Baroness Twycross responded. Several other people took part so the whole of the session … Continue reading →

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MPs respond to the work of YMCA  

Posted on November 5, 2024 by ianchisnall

Last week there, two Labour MPs referred to the YMCA. Sonia Kumar representing Dudley in Worcester was responding to a question from “Childcare: Black Country” on 30th October. On the 29th October, Alison McGovern, the Labour MP for Birkenhead and … Continue reading →

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MPs debate new bill on workers’ rights

Posted on November 4, 2024 by ianchisnall

Last week the Government opened the process for “e-Petitions” allowing everyone to raise issues to the Government. Sussex MPs continue their work in Parliament including the current plan for the final Friday in November when the “Football (Gender Inequality) Bill: … Continue reading →

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Government refers Roadworks Kent, Surrey and Sussex

Posted on November 3, 2024 by ianchisnall

On the 30th October a debate about “Roadworks: Journey Times” was opened by the Conservative MP Lewis Cocking for Broxbourne. His first few words were “I beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of roadworks on journey … Continue reading →

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A focus on Special Needs Schools in House of Lords

Posted on November 1, 2024 by ianchisnall

On Thursday 24th October in the House of Lords referred to Educational need. The opening comment was “That this House takes note of the contribution that special needs schools and specialist education colleges make to the education sector.” Several people … Continue reading →

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