Category Archives: Lobbying Bill

Make up your mind Norman

Posted on April 22, 2015 by ianchisnall

To find arguments and frustrations about the dreadful lobbying Bill which the coalition introduced just over a year ago, you might do worse than search for references on this blog. However with 42 blogs written on the topic to date … Continue reading →

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The On-Duty Off-Duty conundrum and Gagging

Posted on March 10, 2015 by ianchisnall

These two Politicians make significant decisions on  behalf of all 1.5M residents in Sussex when it comes to matters of Crime Reduction and Policing. They spend large sums of public money to achieve this end and that gives them great power and influence. However … Continue reading →

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Are the Tories hellbent on destroying Charities?

Posted on January 15, 2015 by ianchisnall

There is a truism that it is much easier to defend oneself from a major onslaught than it is from a drip drip drip undermining of value and credibility. An onslaught is often recognised by others as taking place and … Continue reading →

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Out of touch

Posted on December 23, 2014 by ianchisnall

I have written several blogs about the decision by the coalition Government to gag charities in the period prior to General Elections through the Lobbying Act. I have spoken to others involved in the charitable sector whose concerns echo my own and perhaps unsurprisingly a number … Continue reading →

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Europe and our deceit

Posted on October 21, 2014 by ianchisnall

The exchanges over the last 48 hours between the Prime Minister and President of the European Commission, show just how much of a mismatch exists between what our nation apparently wants in its relationship with other EU nations, and what … Continue reading →

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Sound of Silence?

Posted on October 3, 2014 by ianchisnall

The comment by Martin Niemöller regarding the way in which the Third Reich gradually removed from society all of those who they disliked and who were opposed to them is far too serious to use in a superficial way, but there … Continue reading →

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The countdown continues

Posted on September 10, 2014 by ianchisnall

In all of the excitement of the Independence Referendum, it would be easy to overlook that the 19th September 2014 as being a significant date for more people than just those concerned about the state of the Union. It also marks … Continue reading →

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Call for fresh needles!

Posted on September 4, 2014 by ianchisnall

According to his Wikipedia entry, Brooks Newmark MP is involved in several charities including a Hospice and respite centre for children with severe disabilities. His recent appointment as the Under Secretary for Civil Society puts him as the Cabinet Minister … Continue reading →

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Prepare for 9 months silence

Posted on August 6, 2014 by ianchisnall

The resignation statement from Sayeeda Warsi on twitter yesterday read “With deep regret I have this morning written to the Prime Minister & tendered my resignation. I can no longer support Govt policy on #Gaza.” Although some commentators have questioned if the Government actually … Continue reading →

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I predict a recall

Posted on July 27, 2014 by ianchisnall

The idea that Parliament may be recalled during this Summers recess is not one I can claim is an original thought. Others have been suggesting it as a possible outcome of the discussions regarding MH-17 or the appalling destruction of … Continue reading →

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