Category Archives: Environment

Remembrance Sunday, Andy and COP26

Posted on November 14, 2021 by ianchisnall

Today in our Church we focused on several themes each of which was very significant. All three of these themes raised so much sadness and also pleasure. Tragically one of these was the sad death of a very good friend … Continue reading →

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The relevance of COP26 ending close to 11th November

Posted on November 13, 2021 by ianchisnall

Officially the COP26 event was due to end yesterday and it took place on the 12th November, one day after Remembrance or Armistice Day which this year was 103 years since the end of World War 1. While COP26 is … Continue reading →

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Let us thank these 5 MPs in Sussex for their voting

Posted on November 8, 2021 by ianchisnall

We are facing a very disturbing period in our nation from the current Government, based on what has taken place over the last three weeks and indeed over a much longer period. A number of the decisions that have occurred … Continue reading →

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Proportional Representation is vitally needed NOW!

Posted on November 7, 2021 by ianchisnall

As I am planning to write tomorrow in my blog and in my column in the Brighton Argus newspaper, that actions of the MPs such as those in Sussex need to be radically challenged. We currently have 16 Sussex MPs … Continue reading →

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A vital question and an inadequate answer

Posted on November 5, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday there was a Prime Minister question time at lunchtime and then following from that there was a debate that focused on G20 and COP26 World Leaders Summit and during that debate Caroline Lucas asked this following question which … Continue reading →

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COP26 must deal with the Drowning in Plastic

Posted on November 2, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Sunday morning the BBC kindly reproduced a programme that was first published at the beginning of the same month three years earlier. Liz Bonnin was the presenter and had done a great deal of research. We can only hope … Continue reading →

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The Government needs to admit its incompetence

Posted on October 27, 2021 by ianchisnall

Assuming that this piece of news today is correct, we now need to find a way to challenge the Government on a number of other themes. However what is vital is that the Government admits its incompetence. This is particularly … Continue reading →

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Several Sussex MPs voted well on amendment 45

Posted on October 26, 2021 by ianchisnall

As Caroline Lucas made clear last Wednesday, the amendment 45 would have had a great deal of value if only the Government had not withdrawn lines 7-14 which is why she and indeed both of the Labour Sussex MPs voted … Continue reading →

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While in Sussex this week, visit some foodbanks

Posted on September 27, 2021 by ianchisnall

To all members of the Labour Party, we are delighted to welcome you to Brighton and Hove for your annual conference over the next few days. It would be fantastic for the whole of Sussex to benefit from Labour MPs … Continue reading →

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Farming and UK Government need Sussex to work together

Posted on September 20, 2021 by ianchisnall

A few days ago in Parliament there were two debates that took place in the Westminster Hall, both of which have a very strong impact on Sussex. I am aware that one of the challenges in that location is that … Continue reading →

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