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.

Fascinating debate with meaningful democratic recommendations

Posted on May 11, 2019 by ianchisnall

Every so often in the House of Lords a debate takes place which deserves to be promoted beyond the vital but passive provision of Hansard and “They Work for You” which is where I was alerted to this particular one. … Continue reading →

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A Bizarre attitude towards a single vote

Posted on May 8, 2019 by ianchisnall

Just over a week ago MPs were debating a matter that will have a huge impact on our educational infrastructure. It was clear from the debate that the impact on our Universities of our departure from the EU is going … Continue reading →

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The need for credible security and economic analysis

Posted on May 7, 2019 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday a friend of mine commented on social media about an blog that was published on ‘The Conservative Woman’ website and the title interested me ‘Britain is now ruled by civil servants‘. The website is not something I have … Continue reading →

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Studying EU languages is a demand from Brexit supporting MPs

Posted on May 6, 2019 by ianchisnall

The following is my piece in Today’s Argus column: Following the major shift in 10 out of the 13 District and Borough Councils across Sussex and the impact here in Brighton and Hove last Thursday it is hard to fully understand … Continue reading →

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Our demand for HS2 is clear and unquestionable

Posted on May 1, 2019 by ianchisnall

Nusrat Ghani MP spoke on Monday in the House of Commons “I am indeed the Minister responsible for this project[HS2]. Not only is the project this Government’s policy, but it was in the Conservative party’s manifesto as well as in … Continue reading →

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Re-review the role of Government Tsars

Posted on April 30, 2019 by ianchisnall

The news that Natascha Engel who was appointed as Commissioner for Shale Gas which was also referred to as Fracking Tsar on 5th October 2018 and resigned over the weekend has raised all sorts of questions and concerns. There have … Continue reading →

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John Hayes MP was 109 days early

Posted on April 26, 2019 by ianchisnall

When John Hayes claimed that on the 5th January 2019 he was starting work for a Charitable Foundation and that he would promote their charitable work for a £1,333 a day it raised a number of questions for several people … Continue reading →

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Apprenticeships are now just an ambition.

Posted on April 20, 2019 by ianchisnall

The Government put this promise into its manifesto 4 years ago. Whilst many people are heavily focused on the referendum issues that appeared in the same manifesto, this promise is vital if we are to grow our economy, and particularly … Continue reading →

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The core purpose that needs addressing

Posted on April 17, 2019 by ianchisnall

The interview on Radio BBC 5live with Amber Rudd on Tuesday included the statement from her “The core purpose of this government is to run a strong economy and to look after the communities that we come from and that … Continue reading →

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The need for credible contract rules

Posted on April 11, 2019 by ianchisnall

This news report that Kier proposes charging subcontractors 1.5% of the cost of their contract to be treated as a strategic partners suggests that the whole of the construction industry needs to review its approach. As a small company that … Continue reading →

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