Tag Archives: Angela Eagle

Some new aspects of the Birkenhead area this year

Posted on June 15, 2024 by ianchisnall

This year there are some MP changes on the Birkenhead area of the Merseyside group and also connected to the Cheshire arrangement in preparation for the voting on the 4th July setting. It is interesting to observe what is taking … Continue reading →

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We will [not] be taking further steps in the days ahead

Posted on February 1, 2022 by ianchisnall

Two weeks ago when he was finally challenged in Parliament, Boris Johnson claimed he would respond when the Sue Gray report was published and that he would act appropriately. Yesterday the report was published and the responses from Johnson included … Continue reading →

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The Author of the Lobbying Bill acted inappropriately

Posted on July 20, 2021 by ianchisnall

Eight years ago in July 2013 the Lobbying Bill was set out by the Prime Minister, David Cameron. Over the following 6 months it was used to bring out rules that prevent the Trade Unions and Charities from raising their … Continue reading →

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We must protect our limited democracy

Posted on July 10, 2017 by ianchisnall

Across the political spectrum there are several MPs who demonstrate a clear willingness to stand up to their party on behalf of the wider community when the policies or ideologies of the party conflict with the needs of society. Such … Continue reading →

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Low turnout is likely

Posted on June 18, 2014 by ianchisnall

Full credit to Angela Eagle MP who according to a BBC website has concluded that a number of practical changes are needed to help to increase democratic participation following a review entitled ‘peoples politics enquiry’. The BBC article has reported … Continue reading →

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Is it time for political disarmament?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by ianchisnall

This weekend the Sunday Politics programme revealed several issues of note. As I wrote yesterday an interview with Angela Eagle disclosed that the Labour Party and by implication other parties still have expectations that there will be a major renaissance in party membership. It … 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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