Tag Archives: Andrew Griffith

Proportional Representation is vitally needed NOW!

Posted on November 7, 2021 by ianchisnall

As I am planning to write tomorrow in my blog and in my column in the Brighton Argus newspaper, that actions of the MPs such as those in Sussex need to be radically challenged. We currently have 16 Sussex MPs … Continue reading →

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Some words and some votes from last night

Posted on November 4, 2021 by ianchisnall

In the debate under the title of Committee on Standards after many voices were expressed, two votes took place. Although the Conservatives managed to succeed they only just managed to do so by a few votes. In both vote issues … Continue reading →

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Huw Merriman discussed small businesses yesterday

Posted on October 20, 2021 by ianchisnall

Yesterday in the House of Commons a debate took place followed by a vote on the theme of supporting small businesses. It was clear that the votes were not sufficient to adopt the call by the Labour Party to support … Continue reading →

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Very clear arguments for 0.7% especially for Yemen

Posted on July 27, 2021 by ianchisnall

Although it is a fortnight ago since our MPs had a debate on Foreign Aid and the result of the votes did not tragically provide a good outcome it is still worthwhile repeating some of the words and indeed we … Continue reading →

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Four key elements that are needed in planning

Posted on July 21, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday in the House of Commons there was this debate that took place in Westminster Hall on the theme of Planning that was set out by Bob Seely and after he had made his opening comment the next person … Continue reading →

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Teaching Britain’s colonial past in UK’s curriculum

Posted on June 28, 2021 by ianchisnall

This evening there will be a debate in Parliament based on a petition which received nearly 270,000 signatures until its closure in early December 2020. The MP who is organising the debate is Chris Evans, the MP for Islwyn. The … Continue reading →

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English Wine Week with a major focus on Sussex Wine

Posted on June 25, 2021 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday afternoon there was a debate about Wine Week that took place at the end of the day, organised by Andrew Griffith who is the MP for Arundel and South Downs. His comments were focused on this subject as … Continue reading →

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This Queens Speech includes several Conservative U turns

Posted on May 17, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last week the second Queens Speeches since the 2019 General Election and the first in this decade took place. Inevitably the one that follows a General Election is focused on the Manifesto that was published by the party or group … Continue reading →

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Politicians who imply 11 years is very different from 13 years

Posted on May 16, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last week was the second Queens speech and as usually happens after a Queens speech the politicians participate in a number of discussions, some of which are more incompetent than others. Two of the men who took part chose to … Continue reading →

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The challenge of hearing from all local MPs during COVID

Posted on May 3, 2021 by ianchisnall

The current arrangements for our national Parliament in response to COVID makes it more difficult than in the past to be able to observe debates on specific themes that involve a number of our local MPs. Of course, there are … Continue reading →

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