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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.

MPs unite to slam cuts to winter fuel payments


Today is the second day of the Labour Party conference in Liverpool and last week in Brighton the Liberal Democrats held their conference. Alison Bennett, the Liberal Democrat MP for Mid Sussex, introduced the “Opening of Conference” and commented “With … Continue reading

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Parliament discussed the Murder of Patrick Finucane


There was a debate about ‘Patrick Finucane Murder’ a couple of days before the closure of Parliament on September 11th organised by Hilary Benn, Labour ‘The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland’ and the MP for Leeds South. Along with … Continue reading

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Canterbury Archbishop and Bishop spoke about Sudan


On Friday 13th of September, in the House of Lords there was a discussion about the “Palestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]” The Bill was introduced by Baroness Northover, read a first time and ordered to be printed.” This was followed … Continue reading

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The Bishop of Norwich speaks for Infants and Parents


On Friday 6th September in the House of Lords there was a discussion about the “Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [HL] – Second Reading” Lord Michael Farmer, the Conservative member of the House of Lords and several other … Continue reading

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Conservative references Labour conference in Brighton


On Friday 6th September in the House of Lords there was a discussion about “Support for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [HL] – Second Reading. Lord Farmer, Michael Farmer, is a Conservative who has been part of the House of … Continue reading

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Sheffield Bishop questions Education Arts & Humanities


Back on the 1st May 2024 the House of Lords focused on a session called “Higher Education: Arts and Humanities – Question“. The Earl of Clancarty, Nicholas Trench, opened the discussion and several people contributed to it including The Bishop of … Continue reading

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MPs vote on changes to Budget body bill


The Party conferences continue until 2nd October but earlier in September voting took place in Parliament for two Bills. Wednesday, the 4th of September was the Budget Responsibility Bill with two amendments listed as 2 and 9, Nusrat Ghani from … Continue reading

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Deborah Bull asked Arts and Cultural Heritage question


Deborah Bull, also known as Baroness Bull entered the House of Lords in 2018 and she asks many questions and statements. She is described as an English dancer, writer, broadcaster and former creative director of the Royal Opera House and joined King’s … Continue reading

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The Southwark Bishop focused on Independent Schools


On Thursday 5th September a debate took place in the House of Lords that was listed as “Independent Schools: VAT Exemption – Motion to Take Note“. The session was opened by Lord Lexden, a Conservative member of the House of Lords … Continue reading

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Winter fuel allowance remains a hot topic


This week is a short in Parliament as it closes this Thursday and it won’t open again until Monday 7th October. One of the significant themes from last week included the creation of some new Early Day Motions. Dr Beccy … Continue reading

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