Category Archives: EU Referendum

The core purpose that needs addressing

Posted on April 17, 2019 by ianchisnall

The interview on Radio BBC 5live with Amber Rudd on Tuesday included the statement from her “The core purpose of this government is to run a strong economy and to look after the communities that we come from and that … Continue reading →

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The election season is upon us

Posted on April 15, 2019 by ianchisnall

We are about to enter a busy season of elections that will no doubt keep us all busy. At the beginning of next month many of us will be asked to vote for our Councillors. We can then relax and … Continue reading →

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Helpful advice for newspaper columnists

Posted on April 13, 2019 by ianchisnall

When Boris Johnson wrote his first Daily Telegraph column of  2019, he made some claims that were far from accurate. The column that earns him £5,300 each week was published online on the 6th January 2019 and available in printed … Continue reading →

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Dear Boris, please stop worrying about too much democracy

Posted on April 12, 2019 by ianchisnall

It seems vital as we approach the end of the 34th month since we last voted on a series of rather half correct and even dishonest promises about Brexit and we are at the beginning of the 23rd month since … Continue reading →

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A vital day to challenge the desire for strong borders

Posted on April 10, 2019 by ianchisnall

As many people are still arguing that we need to leave the EU and control our borders, despite the last three years of failure to come up with a credible solution, today gives us an opportunity to celebrate the success … Continue reading →

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Sussex MPs must respond to their angry constituents

Posted on April 8, 2019 by ianchisnall

In the muddle and chaos currently taking place in the House of Commons, mostly caused by Politicians but added to by people removing their clothes and water leaks it is sometimes difficult to find elements worthy of endorsement. However just … Continue reading →

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Three vital petitions and an important debate

Posted on April 7, 2019 by ianchisnall

On the 1st April a debate took place in Westminster Hall regarding three petitions that have recently been signed by significant numbers of people. The one that has the largest number of signatures by some margin is the revocation of … Continue reading →

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A completely incompetent Politician!

Posted on April 5, 2019 by ianchisnall

Throughout the last few years there have been many public statements made by Jacob Rees-Mogg that have raised all sorts of questions about his credibility. However until today most of them have stopped short of crossing a line that today … Continue reading →

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One or two right notes, but certainly in the wrong order

Posted on April 4, 2019 by ianchisnall

The news that Theresa and Jeremy have begun to meet, claiming to discuss a way forward that will work across their two large parties should be seen by many people who believe in a two party system as a very … Continue reading →

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Total lies or pure incompetence

Posted on March 30, 2019 by ianchisnall

The idea that Parliament in general and the Government in particular does not record its activities and the work it carries out is proven as a clear lie by the fact that Hansard records debates and questions and answers such … Continue reading →

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