Category Archives: Economics

A strange subject to write about for someone who sometimes struggles to add up. However this is economics as it applies to the social and cultural fabric of our lives together.

Is this why Trump opposes Huawei?

Posted on June 30, 2019 by ianchisnall

When my last Blackberry mobile phone was damaged beyond use and my provider offered me a Huawei device as an alternative to Samsung, I took their advice and now have a Huawei mobile phone. For at least one reason that … Continue reading →

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Why Revoking Article 50 should be the way forward

Posted on June 28, 2019 by ianchisnall

This is a fascinating article that emerged through social media over the last few hours which explains why departing from the EU if it is to be effective demands an entirely different approach to the one which our Government has … Continue reading →

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Three years later and what is there to show for it?

Posted on June 24, 2019 by ianchisnall

Today marks the third anniversary of the EU referendum result. I recall a few days earlier on Tuesday 21st June 2016 how Michael Gove stated on Radio 4 Today that if we vote to leave, that our departure would begin … Continue reading →

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Two politicians who appear to ignore their past

Posted on June 19, 2019 by ianchisnall

The track record for Pickles and Blunkett when it comes to reducing the loss of funds to schools and preventing public bodies (such as schools)from spending money on unnecessary publications is very clear. The speech was made by Blunkett when … Continue reading →

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15 years late the ‘key’ Tory MEP asks a valid question

Posted on June 18, 2019 by ianchisnall

Daniel Hannan has been the Tory MEP for South East England for 241 months during which time of 240 months he was one of a number of MEPs and even spoke very boldly about how he needn’t bother campaigning as … Continue reading →

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The penny that finally dropped after 1085 days

Posted on June 16, 2019 by ianchisnall

It seems like good news that on 14th June this year, Liam Fox finally grasped that WTO terms for our nation outside of the EU would be a terrible mistake. He has stated this in slightly less precise terminology, presumably … Continue reading →

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Telegraph journalists need to experience the real world

Posted on June 11, 2019 by ianchisnall

Our Government claimed almost a year ago that austerity had ended, even though the cuts to police, education, NHS, low income benefits and local government are still impacting the deepest bones of our society. However if suddenly the Government discovered … Continue reading →

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MPs please focus on size rather than location!

Posted on June 9, 2019 by ianchisnall

Its understandable that MPs who where debating “The Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body” last Tuesday turned their attention to where the contractors who will rebuild the Palace of Westminster are to come from. After all every MP comes from a different … Continue reading →

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Unity vs wealth for a few individuals

Posted on May 29, 2019 by ianchisnall

As the focus in the media and in many places where the nations power is being held or observed is now turning onto who will replace Theresa May, it is clear that not everyone will want to prioritise caring for … Continue reading →

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The need for South East Councils to change their focus

Posted on May 13, 2019 by ianchisnall

The following is my column in todays Argus newspaper: In the light of the results of the local elections that took place on 2nd May, virtually every Council in our region which I view as being Sussex, Surrey and Kent … Continue reading →

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