Tag Archives: Andrew Marr

What Marr did not ask Theresa

Posted on June 28, 2015 by ianchisnall

Watching this mornings Marr, it was understandable that their time was taken up discussing terrorism in the context of the attacks in Tunisia. However terror is caused by all sorts of actions, not all of which involve guns or bombs. … Continue reading →

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Where the power lies?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by ianchisnall

Last week when George Osborne chose to announce his plans for the RBS sell off at a dinner party at Mansion House (the official residence of the Mayor of London) I was a little surprised. Under the coalition Government I heard Mr … Continue reading →

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Two interviews, neither appointable!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by ianchisnall

Interviewing people for a job is always a challenging process and often the success of the interview depends on the context and the interviewer as well as the qualities and temperament of the candidates. In the application to be Prime … Continue reading →

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Lets focus on the solutions

Posted on January 4, 2015 by ianchisnall

The sight of the Hoegh Osaka in the Solent whilst all sorts of agencies are working behind the scenes or even in the foreground with little fuss is inspiring, despite the disaster which put the ship there in the first place. The … Continue reading →

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Top down or bottom up

Posted on October 12, 2014 by ianchisnall

The response to Tristram Hunt this morning and the idea that he is promoting, that of an oath for teachers have not been hugely positive. Indeed had UKIP not just had a good week, the subject may well have come up … Continue reading →

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The corporation that cried UKIP

Posted on June 1, 2014 by ianchisnall

Over the last year, there has been an increasing frustration expressed on twitter and other social media, that the BBC is in love with UKIP. They have been given access to the high profile political programmes such as Question Time, … Continue reading →

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Our place in the World

Posted on March 9, 2014 by ianchisnall

This morning in an interview with Andrew Marr, William Hague admitted that there was no prospect of Military Intervention in the dispute between President Putin and what remains of the Ukraine Government. Although this risks portraying impotence in our proud and powerful … Continue reading →

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Like lambs to the slaughter

Posted on January 6, 2014 by ianchisnall

Our Politicians are in an impossible position! They want to be trusted and for us to give them the benefit of the doubt when they make difficult statements, and they want to be able to show leadership when it comes … Continue reading →

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Lynton is not Dave’s real problem

Posted on July 22, 2013 by ianchisnall

The race is on. On Thursday Parliament broke up for its Summer Hols, all the prefects took off their badges and the painters and decorators can finally begin to paint the areas which are kept busy during term time. The changing … Continue reading →

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The Mirage of Mass Membership

Posted on July 15, 2013 by ianchisnall

George Santayana famously coined the phrase “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it“ I am not sure if he ever considered the opposite problem but an American author of self help books, Denis Waitley certainly did. He said “losers … Continue reading →

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