Category Archives: Afghanistan

We need near neighbours to keep working together

Posted on December 4, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday a debate took place under the headline of Natural History GCSE and two of the MPs who took part are both called Caroline and they are also near neighbours. The debate is available here. Caroline Ansell who is … Continue reading →

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Why does the Home Office not publish information?

Posted on December 2, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday the MP for Hove, Peter Kyle asked a very reasonable question which to be clear could be very useful in understanding how the current arrangements are working. However the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Future Borders … Continue reading →

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Let us applaud Simon Hoare for his letter

Posted on December 1, 2021 by ianchisnall

There are many thousands of people in our nation who are working incredibly hard to provide safety and support for Asylum seekers. The people who are arriving are seeking somewhere they can come to that is secure having left their … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Sunday, Andy and COP26

Posted on November 14, 2021 by ianchisnall

Today in our Church we focused on several themes each of which was very significant. All three of these themes raised so much sadness and also pleasure. Tragically one of these was the sad death of a very good friend … Continue reading →

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So start with todays problem facing Universal Credit

Posted on October 6, 2021 by ianchisnall

Today the people who receive Universal Credit are all about to get a £20 a week cut because of a decision set out by Boris Johnson and his team several months ago. So if he is serious about this statement … Continue reading →

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Another inadequate response to Caroline re Afghanistan

Posted on October 2, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday a written question raised by Caroline Lucas on the subject of Afghanistan was responded by Victoria Atkins and sadly as has been the case on a number of occasions over the last few weeks, the response was inadequate. … Continue reading →

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Hundreds in multiple shifts seven days a week

Posted on September 28, 2021 by ianchisnall

Eight days ago on 20th September a written question that had been submitted to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) from Caroline Lucas was answered by Amanda Milling. The reality appears to be that what the Prime Minister had … Continue reading →

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An important way of raising our concerns

Posted on September 23, 2021 by ianchisnall

A good friend of mine is Dr Krish Kandiah who is the Director of Afghan Welcome. It is a Faith based agency that is seeking to both call for local groups to support Afghan families and local Councils to do … Continue reading →

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A question that did not receive an answer

Posted on September 22, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Tuesday Caroline Lucas asked a question regarding the care for people coming into the UK from Afghanistan and very sadly the answer from Victoria Atkins who at that time was the Minister in the Home Office who responded. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Victoria Atkins answer the Afghanistan question!

Posted on September 10, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday this written question from Caroline Lucas was responded to by Victoria Atkins and sadly although it was responded to it did not get an answer to the first and arguably the most critical element of the question. Given … Continue reading →

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