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.

The meddlers

Posted on May 16, 2014 by ianchisnall

If Politicians of all parties were prepared to build on one anothers hard work, there would be a great deal less waste and even in a time of austerity there would be more resources available to solve the real problems … Continue reading →

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Some very good news

Posted on May 13, 2014 by ianchisnall

This morning the BBC announced a watershed in the equalities agenda for Governance of the leading Companies on the London Stock Exchange. According to the Radio 4 Today Programme all of the top 100 companies on the FTSE now have a women on the board. … Continue reading →

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The Sun could lose its hat

Posted on May 11, 2014 by ianchisnall

The proposals a few weeks ago by the Conservative Party to change the planning regime for on-shore wind turbines, making their installation less likely was an appalling blow to those people who had trusted David Cameron when he claimed “vote blue, get green”. … Continue reading →

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Solidarity

Posted on May 8, 2014 by ianchisnall

To accept a pay cut when you have personally worked hard for your remuneration, achieving all that was asked of you in good faith is something few of us would do willingly. The idea of going home and explaining to … Continue reading →

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Cheapest is usually not best!

Posted on May 7, 2014 by ianchisnall

At one time Vince Cable was deemed to be a trustworthy politician, someone willing to challenge his political friends as much as those opposed to his views if the evidence and case justified it. It was Vince Cable who claimed … Continue reading →

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The wind that blows us all some good

Posted on April 24, 2014 by ianchisnall

Building man made structures within sight of residents or in places where holiday makers or tourists visit is almost bound to be contentious. My own view is that wind turbines are attractive and whilst not as worthy of a visit as a traditional windmill, I … Continue reading →

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Good on their Lordships

Posted on April 17, 2014 by ianchisnall

Yesterday we heard some apparently conflicting news. Foodbank use is up by 30% and Unemployment is down to below 7%. The opposition parties were almost silent about the latter but the Government was equally silent about the former. The two … Continue reading →

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G4 No!

Posted on April 10, 2014 by ianchisnall

Either yesterday was seen as a good day to bury embarrassing news by the Government or else journalists found some stories capable of  reinforcing the idea that despite the move of Maria Miller, that the Government has still not understood the outrage felt by … Continue reading →

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Dear Sajid

Posted on April 9, 2014 by ianchisnall

Congratulations on your new promotion, you must be thrilled. Whilst you will have plenty of ideas of your own for your new role, I wondered if I could add a suggestion for your early attention. The news that you have … Continue reading →

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A Power Broker in our midst

Posted on April 9, 2014 by ianchisnall

Charles Hendry, MP for Wealden plans to retire from Parliament in May 2015, so it is not unreasonable that the 55 year old should be looking around for some of the possible ways of earning a living post the election. He is a capable … Continue reading →

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