Category Archives: EU Referendum

A man who almost led our Nation

Posted on November 16, 2018 by ianchisnall

When one considers the political career of Iain Duncan Smith, it becomes clear that we would have paid a huge price had he succeeded as leader of his party and remained in place until 2005 and won the General Election.  … Continue reading →

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After the EU, UNESCO then the UN and NATO and then where next?

Posted on November 14, 2018 by ianchisnall

The decision by our International Development Minister to publicly state her desire to withdraw us from the United Nations agency UNESCO should raise all sorts of concerns amongst the nation that created UNESCO and which has benefited enormously from it … Continue reading →

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Three powerful Ministers speaking nonsense

Posted on November 12, 2018 by ianchisnall

Over the last few days there have been a series of concerning statements from several senior Government Ministers that relate to our departure from the European Union. They have emerged at the same time as Donald Trump was broadcast getting … Continue reading →

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An end to transportation as we know it

Posted on November 6, 2018 by ianchisnall

On Sunday Morning, the interview by Andrew Marr with Arron Banks introduced an opinion that was something of a surprise to me, but then I confess I believe that leaving the EU is a mistake. Arron stated that the Financial … Continue reading →

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Rock Services is not much of a foundation

Posted on November 4, 2018 by ianchisnall

The interview this morning with Arron Banks on the Andrew Marr show seemed to argue that the company which he owns, called Rock Services was the source of around £8M for the funding of vote Leave. However the image shown … Continue reading →

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So there is a clear plan for a No Deal Brexit

Posted on November 3, 2018 by ianchisnall

It appears that not only has the Government set out a clear plan for a no deal Brexit that it has been working on for 2 years as indicated in this speech by Martin Callanan made in the House of … Continue reading →

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A fascinating Speech for residents of Sussex and beyond

Posted on October 28, 2018 by ianchisnall

Every few days I check out some of the speeches from Parliament that I am alerted to because of reference to certain key words or certain people speaking. Sometimes some of the speeches act as provocation to raise concerns in … Continue reading →

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The need to change our military tradition

Posted on October 26, 2018 by ianchisnall

The news from Europe that the Tory Party Members of the European Parliament chose to abstain from a vote to ban sales of arms to Saudi Arabia is not really the issue, just as the idea that the death of … Continue reading →

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Once again our national sovereignty appears full of holes

Posted on October 25, 2018 by ianchisnall

One of the strong elements of the debate over our departure from the European Union has been the theme of national sovereignty. Many people argued that the European Union determines British Laws without any mechanism for us to accept or … Continue reading →

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After 28 months, with 160 days left we must suspend Article 50 and go back to the people!

Posted on October 20, 2018 by ianchisnall

A recent suggestion by Nick Boles on Channel 4 news that as an interim solution to respect the people who voted to leave the EU whilst at the same time recognising that the Irish border issue is unresolved is that … Continue reading →

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