Tag Archives: Alistair Burt

Government reverses one use of the Parliamentary F word

Posted on February 17, 2019 by ianchisnall

It is understandable that many people find the use of the F word deeply offensive, inside and outside of Parliament. However its use inside Parliament leads to certain arrogant individuals and the Government, preventing good policy changes from taking place … Continue reading →

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Dear Penny and Alistair

Posted on August 14, 2018 by ianchisnall

As Ministers in the current UK Government it is encouraging to see you both using twitter to call for “all parties to prevent civilian casualties and to cooperate with the UN” over the crisis in Yemen. As MPs and Ministers … Continue reading →

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Our Government needs to listen

Posted on January 30, 2017 by ianchisnall

The news this morning that a petition of nearly 1M people is to be ignored by Theresa and her ‘top’ team is not a great surprise. After all she is playing to a much more important audience in her mind. … Continue reading →

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Our country, economy and democracy

Posted on May 15, 2016 by ianchisnall

As the rhetoric continues unabated through the referendum megaphone which is hard to ignore, we need a discussion that outlines what form of society we need and want! A debate that takes us into July and beyond, one that ensures … Continue reading →

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The filibuster squad

Posted on November 23, 2015 by ianchisnall

In the USA, the technique of filibuster is used primarily to frustrate the Government and slow down the passage of Bills so that changes can be made to the content or the Bill lost altogether. High School students are taught … Continue reading →

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A week for greater openness?

Posted on November 16, 2015 by ianchisnall

This morning is the beginning of Parliament Week, and an opportunity to renew efforts to engage with our MP. The website for Parliament Week only lists one event in Sussex which is ‘Ask Your MP’ being hosted by the Grace Eyre Foundation … Continue reading →

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