Category Archives: Immigration

Turning back boats is an awful response to an International crisis

Posted on August 8, 2020 by ianchisnall

According to the mail online in an article first published at 10pm on Thursday “The crisis is a personal blow for the Home Secretary, who made a pledge last October that crossings would be virtually eliminated by now.” So her … Continue reading →

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Beirut was not a Nuclear explosion, but….

Posted on August 6, 2020 by ianchisnall

As the work begins in Beirut to deal with the catastrophe caused by the explosion that occurred on Tuesday evening, it is very clear that all nations need to do whatever we can to prevent such things ever happening again. … Continue reading →

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Priti Patel with some mostly positive responses to Windrush

Posted on July 28, 2020 by ianchisnall

Last Tuesday in the House of Commons there was a statement made by Priti Patel and a relatively short debate on the Windrush issues that have impacted out nation for over 70 years. The title was Windrush Lessons Learned Review. … Continue reading →

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We need a pragmatic approach as well as a long term one

Posted on July 26, 2020 by ianchisnall

This very important question by Henry Smith on Tuesday during the Windrush debate needed a answer that would have given the Chagossian’s some sense that they would be helped today or at least this Summer. It is very disturbing that … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Hours of fame in Bristol for Jen Reid

Posted on July 16, 2020 by ianchisnall

The decision by Bristol City Council to remove the statue of Jen Reid created by Marc Quinn was not a surprise and in one sense was very important to take place. There is a however a case for it to … Continue reading →

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A lot has changed in the last 35 years

Posted on July 12, 2020 by ianchisnall

Last night when we got home from the garden of one of our good friends, where we were able to enjoy a fantastic BBQ we switched on the TV and watched a programme that reflected what happened 35 years ago … Continue reading →

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Is this Absolute Crap?

Posted on June 18, 2020 by ianchisnall

Yesterday in the House of Commons the man on the right Chris Philp who is one of the Ministers in the Home Office made a statement which the man on the left called absolute crap. Inevitably the Deputy Speaker asked … Continue reading →

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Three MPs who have made ridiculous public claims this week

Posted on June 12, 2020 by ianchisnall

It is of course possible that other MPs will have made claims in the last few days that are just as ridiculous or maybe even worse than these three men. Clearly anyone who has spotted other examples is most welcome … Continue reading →

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Some very inspiring words – We clearly need a Law that is comparable

Posted on May 19, 2020 by ianchisnall

Over many years I have often found myself in total disagreement with David Davis on many issues, but on this occasion when he spoke yesterday I found most of his words very inspiring. My disagreement with David Davis includes the … Continue reading →

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Two ex MEPs who ignore facts that oppose their extreme views

Posted on April 28, 2020 by ianchisnall

Two days ago Daniel Hannan posted this tweet which is both inept and potentially very provocative for people who may not have taken the time to follow his link, or watched or listened to the Governmental Coronavirus daily update on … Continue reading →

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