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.

Five years on and where do we need to go?

Posted on June 23, 2021 by ianchisnall

After 1826 days, today we can acknowledge or perhaps celebrate the impact of our national recommendation for the Government to leave the EU. Although all referenda are legally restricted to simply advise the Government, the 2015 Government made it very … Continue reading →

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Following Sussex Day, our MPs have some challenges

Posted on June 21, 2021 by ianchisnall

Many of us enjoy living or working in Sussex and so it is fantastic that a few years ago Ian Steedman in Worthing followed by Martin Ellis in Crowborough set out to re-establish the Sussex day celebration. The day has … Continue reading →

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The Government needs to realise all people matter

Posted on June 19, 2021 by ianchisnall

It is always fascinating when one reads the text from Parliament and finds a radical and strong argument being made by people who one might not expect would challenge their own political party based Government. That said it is very … Continue reading →

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Parliamentary Restoration and Renewal will require businesses

Posted on June 18, 2021 by ianchisnall

Yesterday in the House of Commons two Politicians had a brief conversation which focused on the proposed Parliamentary Works sponsor body. One of them was Sally-Ann Hart who is the MP for Hastings and Rye. The responses to her came … Continue reading →

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Let Sussex Businesses enjoy Sussex Day and have a good future

Posted on June 16, 2021 by ianchisnall

Over the last few weeks I have spoken to several people who run local businesses in Sussex that would benefit enormously if we could persuade local residents and just as importantly the range of Sussex Public Sector agencies to secure … Continue reading →

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How has the prompt payment code been ensured Paul Scully?

Posted on June 6, 2021 by ianchisnall

A few days ago just before Parliament broke up for the half term holiday, there was a series of Topical Questions for the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Department. One of the people who took part in answering the … Continue reading →

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Night Time Economy will be discussed in Parliament on Tuesday

Posted on June 5, 2021 by ianchisnall

The political interest in Night Time Economy is not very high, based on the number of times the theme gets raised and the amount of time a debate is about to be allocated. On Tuesday next week there will be … Continue reading →

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The loss of Kevan Collins and destruction of the biggest priority

Posted on June 3, 2021 by ianchisnall

The decision by the Government to cut a proposed £10bn- £15bn a few days ago to £1.4bn yesterday for educational funds to assist Schools in raising the response from COVID-19 is deeply concerning. My conversations with a senior teacher indicated … Continue reading →

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Well done for raising the call for SMALL Businesses

Posted on June 1, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Thursday last week there was an attempt to improve the prospects for businesses that have the greatest impact on our economy across our Nation. Sadly there were some gaps but the questions were a good start. Two Conservative MPs … Continue reading →

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Mr Scully claims Ministers engage regularly with businesses

Posted on May 28, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Friday Paul Scully, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy responded to a written question from Caroline Lucas who is the MP for Brighton Pavilion. His response was fascinating when he said “Ministers have … Continue reading →

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