Tag Archives: Anna Soubry

Mr Hayes has a rather strange point of view

Posted on October 18, 2019 by ianchisnall

So according to John Hayes MP, the whole of the nation is feeling excited because his chum Priti Patel has been appointed by Boris Johnson as Home Secretary. In reality this is pure nonsense and one wonders what goes through … Continue reading →

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What is going on in the public space?

Posted on September 17, 2019 by ianchisnall

The last 24 hours appears to have proven once again that a week is a terribly long time in politics. Given how MPs in our Parliament regularly stand up and shout at Prime Ministers and leaders of the opposition and … Continue reading →

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Who will speak up for us?

Posted on August 29, 2016 by ianchisnall

For those of us who are enjoying the last Bank Holiday of the Summer with weather in Sussex at least, that seems ideal, its hard to turn our attention towards things a wee bit more serious. Alternatively for those focused … Continue reading →

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A life is a life

Posted on January 2, 2016 by ianchisnall

According to widespread news reports, the Government of one of our closest Allies has beheaded 47 people today. Asking our Government to challenge this appalling behaviour is probably unrealistic. Late in November 2015 the Government Minister, responsible for selling Arms to … Continue reading →

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Biting off more than we want to chew

Posted on December 7, 2015 by ianchisnall

There are several items in the news over the last day or two that point to a difficult time for our Government and one of their oldest friends. The conflict in Syria which the David Cameron and Michael Fallon have … Continue reading →

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Party Politics RIP

Posted on November 20, 2015 by ianchisnall

Last night on BBC One we were ‘treated’ to one of the clearest examples of why Party Politics is achieving so little in the leadership of our nation. The real question is do we throw our lot into movements such as the … Continue reading →

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From the many for the few

Posted on June 5, 2014 by ianchisnall

This morning, veterans from the D-Day landings of 1944 will be in France for two days of commemorations of what was a bloody if successful beginning of the end of World War II. They will be retracing steps that they first … Continue reading →

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