Category Archives: Youth Issues

Lets protect these rich and politically mature men from themselves

Posted on August 17, 2019 by ianchisnall

This tweet appears to say it all. An apparently sweet and innocent MEP called Roger Helmer is defending another individual who as it happens is politically high profile and even more wealthy and powerful as a business man than Roger, … Continue reading →

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Woodstock and Peterloo – there is a tenuous link

Posted on August 16, 2019 by ianchisnall

As we acknowledge two anniversaries this week, it was fascinating to discover that that there is a rather tenuous link. The celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock included an interview on radio 4 of a man who was 21 … Continue reading →

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Parliament cannot justify 8 weeks recess over a 10 week period

Posted on July 29, 2019 by ianchisnall

For so many of us in locations like Brighton and Hove, the knowledge that people, particularly young students are studying for degrees and other qualifications in further and higher education settings is evident, and the occasional sight of someone wearing … Continue reading →

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MP’s like Henry Smith need inviting to a more diverse range of youth groups

Posted on July 27, 2019 by ianchisnall

When I was 8 long before the Scout network started the Beaver concept, I joined the 12th Crosby and 172nd Liverpool pack of cubs and I was a very enthusiastic cub, even rising to the rank of sixer. At the … Continue reading →

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A pathetic response to a serious issue

Posted on July 25, 2019 by ianchisnall

While we wait for the dust to settle in the new Government (albeit one that was not elected) there is a myriad of issues to focus on that relate to the last few days of the previous Government. Given that … Continue reading →

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Nadhim blames other people when he should accept responsibility

Posted on July 21, 2019 by ianchisnall

As this article explains, Nadhim Zahawi was interviewed on Newsnight on Wednesday following an investigation by the programme into the placement of young people over the age of 16 into homes outside of the area from which they had originated. … Continue reading →

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Our new Prime Minister deserves a kipper for his Breakfast

Posted on July 19, 2019 by ianchisnall

Its fascinating how a man who is so heavily predicted to be our next Prime Minister is willing to stand up in front of his party members in the days before the results are declared and admit how he has … Continue reading →

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Don’t confuse task groups with a meeting every 18 weeks!

Posted on July 17, 2019 by ianchisnall

A series of questions and answers took place in the House of Commons on Monday that involved Sajid Javid and the focus was related to “Violent Crime: Young People” and knife crime was seen as one of the key elements … Continue reading →

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A positive Government STEM strategy has been challenged

Posted on July 4, 2019 by ianchisnall

One of the very positive aspects of the House of Lords is their ability to challenge the approach being taken by the Government of the day. In many cases these challenges are vital. However it is always concerning when competent … Continue reading →

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Mental Health provision for young people

Posted on July 1, 2019 by ianchisnall

A week ago in Parliament there were several questions raised on the theme of Mental Health provision for young people that each led to the same response from a Health Minister which raises a further question. However this further question … Continue reading →

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