Category Archives: Parliament and Democracy

The British Political system is viewed by many as the Mother of all Parliaments. This Grand old lady is also unsteady on her feet and the electorate have considered putting her in a home. We need to find new ways of doing Democracy in England to counter-balance the reforms in the other parts of the UK

Prime Minister to back a permanent bilateral ceasefire?

Posted on January 19, 2024 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday this week on 17th January during the Engagements session which are opportunities for MPs to ask questions from the PM, the Brighton Pavilion MP Caroline Lucas of the Green Party focused on the Gaza theme. So below is … Continue reading →

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The titanic error was belief in the technology

Posted on January 15, 2024 by ianchisnall

(This item first appeared in the Brighton Argus on the 15th January 2024 which is described within the OUR MPS IN PARLIAMENT theme on page 29) Today is the beginning of the second week of Parliament but last week on … Continue reading →

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A significant question from the Bishop of Chelmsford

Posted on January 14, 2024 by ianchisnall

Last Wednesday the House of Lords held a session entitled “Social Housing: Mould” which involved a number of questions. The Minister who responded to them was Baroness Scott of Bybrook who is Jane Scott previously the leader of Wiltshire Council. … Continue reading →

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MPs return to Commons with election in the air

Posted on January 8, 2024 by ianchisnall

Today is the first opening day and week of Parliament for MPs to contribute this year. It will be interesting to see if there will be any discussions calling for this year’s General Election today or in the next few … Continue reading →

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One Sussex question in Parliament since New Year

Posted on January 7, 2024 by ianchisnall

Caroline Ansell, the Conservative MP for Eastbourne, does not ask many questions from the Government when the Parliament is closed down but on Thursday she asked a significant question and interestingly she was the only Sussex MP who has asked … Continue reading →

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Another question for Farmers published in Parliament

Posted on January 6, 2024 by ianchisnall

During the week between Christmas and the end of the year, a question was raised by the Bishop of St Albans which was “what steps they are taking to assist farmers transitioning towards net zero”. That detail can be obtained … Continue reading →

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A Welsh House of Lords has focused on Sussex NHS!

Posted on January 5, 2024 by ianchisnall

Mike or Michael, James German is a Liberal Democrat who is called Lord Baron German in the House of Lords. His information in the wikipedia is explained as “OBE (born 8 May 1945) is a British politician, serving currently as a … Continue reading →

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A Bishop has asked for a Home Education: Registration

Posted on January 4, 2024 by ianchisnall

At the moment because Parliament is closed, there are very few questions being asked for the Government and one of them who asked a question on Tuesday was the Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham who is Paul Williams. He asked … Continue reading →

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Changes lie ahead as a general election looms

Posted on January 1, 2024 by ianchisnall

(This article was published in the Brighton Argus today – 1st January 2024) Today is the first day of our new year and those of us who are interested in the political scene for Sussex and for the Nation will … Continue reading →

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A good question in Parliament from Bishop of St Albans

Posted on December 30, 2023 by ianchisnall

This week between Christmas and New Year there have not been many comments submitted to the Government but one of the members of the House of Lord is Alan Smith, the Bishop of St Albans. His question is focusing on … Continue reading →

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