Category Archives: Syria

Home Office must publish out of respect

Posted on June 4, 2017 by ianchisnall

Late last night and this morning some people involved in the use of social media have been proposing various courses of action following the attack by the three men on London Bridge and at Borough Market. It is far to … Continue reading →

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A period of great weakness

Posted on May 24, 2017 by ianchisnall

On 3rd May Parliament was dissolved. Assuming all goes to plan on 8th June, the estimated date for the opening of the new Parliament will take place on 14th or even 21st June. Clearly it may be possible to bring … Continue reading →

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Tillersons words – do they butter any parsnips?

Posted on April 12, 2017 by ianchisnall

Speaking at an event attended by world leaders to commemorate the Sant’Anna di Stazzema massacre in 1944 in which more than 500 civilians were killed, the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stated “We rededicate ourselves to holding to account any and all … Continue reading →

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We need international co-operation

Posted on April 9, 2017 by ianchisnall

The decision by the USA to intervene militarily in Syria following the appalling use of chemical weapons by Assad or Russia on innocent Syrian people appears to have been taken in isolation from the rest of the world, and possible … Continue reading →

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The Dubs amendment must stay

Posted on February 14, 2017 by ianchisnall

The news last week that the Government was to break its promise to provide accommodation and care for up to 3000 orphans or separated children from war torn lands was headline news. The so called Dubs amendment had been introduced … Continue reading →

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A speech that has not changed society

Posted on February 11, 2017 by ianchisnall

Inviting a powerful and influential person to be guest speaker at an Annual General Meeting or to open a Spring Fair or Harvest Supper is a well tried template for improving the profile of your organisation. People on the fringes … Continue reading →

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Between a rock and a soft place

Posted on January 31, 2017 by ianchisnall

In the last few days the Executive Orders emanating from the White House and their chaotic nature have taken many of those I know who voiced support for Donald Trump by surprise and caused them to rephrase their support. However … Continue reading →

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The silence must bring change

Posted on November 13, 2016 by ianchisnall

Today as we commemorate the silence as the horrendous machines of death fell still in 1918, we are recalling a time when the world had changed. It did not go back to what it had been 4 years earlier. Those … Continue reading →

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Some perspective for Sunday morning

Posted on October 23, 2016 by ianchisnall

The following words were spoken by a man known as Frank Judd in the days when he was a Labour MP, and now Lord Judd in the House of Lords where he has been a member since 1991. His speech … Continue reading →

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A short week in Politics

Posted on October 12, 2016 by ianchisnall

When I wrote last week about a speech made in Birmingham last Tuesday by Amber Rudd I had no idea that my criticism would be followed so quickly by that of her colleagues on both sides of the House of … Continue reading →

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