Category Archives: Afghanistan

What will happen this week as Parliament opens?

Posted on September 6, 2021 by ianchisnall

Today is the beginning of the new term for our political representatives in the Houses of Commons and Lords, although after three weeks there will be another long break so political parties can hold their conferences. This week will be … Continue reading →

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The Times demonstrates a huge challenge in Government

Posted on September 3, 2021 by ianchisnall

So this is the piece today from the online version of The Times newspaper and here are some of the words that Oliver Wright produced. He is the Policy Editor and the paper published his words and here are two … Continue reading →

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Has the UK got soft power overseas?

Posted on August 29, 2021 by ianchisnall

To be fair this question and answer took place towards the end of July. The answer was provided on 20th July and the question which was a written document was made a few days earlier. The question came from Sally-Ann … Continue reading →

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Our Government must support Afghanistan children

Posted on August 27, 2021 by ianchisnall

Over the last two weeks there have been 8,458 people evacuated from Afghanistan by the UK According to the Ministry of Defence, since 13 August. One of the significant groups of people are unaccompanied child refugees. The strong call from … Continue reading →

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Five Sussex MPs took part in the Afghanistan debate

Posted on August 23, 2021 by ianchisnall

The unexpected return to Parliament last Tuesday was clearly necessary given what took place in Afghanistan a few days earlier. Many of the people who spoke set out legitimate calls for the Government to do more in terms of actions … Continue reading →

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A very good statement by Roger Roberts of Llandudno

Posted on August 20, 2021 by ianchisnall

I find it fascinating to follow a number of the MPs and members of the House of Lords whenever Parliament is active. Inevitably we don’t get many returns to Parliament in the Summer but when we do it is something … Continue reading →

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The appalling approach of our current Government

Posted on August 19, 2021 by ianchisnall

As I wrote yesterday here, we have a number of credible people in Parliament on the theme of the terrible Afghanistan issue. Here are some of the statements made by a few of the sensible and credible people and tragically … Continue reading →

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