Category Archives: Environment

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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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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Is he sticking two fingers up, or promoting gross stupidity?

Posted on June 10, 2021 by ianchisnall

So this is the tweet that someone in the Boris Johnson publicity group sent out at around 5pm on Wednesday. He has received 8,000 likes but 9,000 comments and nearly 1,000 retweets with a significant number of comments from people … Continue reading →

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The first day back into Parliament for our MPs

Posted on June 7, 2021 by ianchisnall

Today is the start of a new half term in Schools and the return to Parliament by MPs after their own week away. This week also involves a visit to Cornwall by representatives of many countries under the title of … Continue reading →

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This Queens Speech includes several Conservative U turns

Posted on May 17, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last week the second Queens Speeches since the 2019 General Election and the first in this decade took place. Inevitably the one that follows a General Election is focused on the Manifesto that was published by the party or group … Continue reading →

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Politicians who imply 11 years is very different from 13 years

Posted on May 16, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last week was the second Queens speech and as usually happens after a Queens speech the politicians participate in a number of discussions, some of which are more incompetent than others. Two of the men who took part chose to … Continue reading →

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We clearly need all Politicians to act in a professional manner

Posted on April 26, 2021 by ianchisnall

In the last few days themes have emerged that are critical factors for Governments, Councils and indeed local elected representatives. Sadly, comments and actions have been carried out by people who know very well that this is not the way … Continue reading →

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Please could Sussex MPs sign the Fareshare #EDM (1497)

Posted on March 27, 2021 by ianchisnall

Back on the 11th February 6 MPs set out an Early Day Motion (#EDM1497) which would improve matters in many parts of the UK. It would be good for all MPs to sign it. One of the FareShare schemes in … Continue reading →

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All 13 Conservative MPs blocked improving the environment

Posted on February 1, 2021 by ianchisnall

One of the disturbing issues that occurred last week involving all of the Sussex MPs in the House of Commons was the debate and vote for an aspect of the Environment Bill. Caroline Lucas who launched the debate under the … Continue reading →

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