Category Archives: EU Referendum

Two out of 27 with 25 more to go!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by ianchisnall

On Thursday the MP for Mid Sussex, Nicholas Soames got answers for two identical questions he had asked regarding the Governments objectives with nations that are in the European Union. The answers varied a wee bit and of course once … Continue reading →

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Listening needs to be ongoing and not just a focus on MPs views

Posted on May 14, 2019 by ianchisnall

As we hear that this week is judged to be a critical week in the Brexit arrangements and yet that our voices will not be requested to be heard ever again, it is good to reflect back on the last … Continue reading →

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Leading Tory MEP needs to be a bit more credible

Posted on May 9, 2019 by ianchisnall

As our nation prepares for the European Elections on 23rd of May, the man who sits on top of the Tory list for the South East knows that he does not need to work very hard to remain as an … 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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The South East is in political meltdown

Posted on May 5, 2019 by ianchisnall

Following the local elections on Thursday, the BBC have published the nations results on this website page which provide a helpful comparison with the previous similar elections in each area. There are a few slightly unclear areas that have gone … Continue reading →

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Two people that are deeply out of touch

Posted on May 3, 2019 by ianchisnall

According to Helen Whately and Brandon Lewis, the Vice Chair and Chair of the Tory Party, the results from yesterdays local elections have strengthened the need for the Government and the Opposition to resolve our departure from the EU. This … Continue reading →

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The need to resolve all Cabinet leaks!

Posted on May 2, 2019 by ianchisnall

As the media trawls through the problems caused by someone that the Cabinet claims is Gavin Williamson and who has apparently sworn on his children lives he was not guilty and MPs are demanding he is taken to Court, it … 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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