Tag Archives: Boris Johnson

Two broken Parliamentary barriers and a Sussex challenge

Posted on November 23, 2020 by ianchisnall

It seems as though in the last week our Government has broken through at least two barriers which have not improved their credibility or our nations leadership. Sadly, there are also a range of issues that many of us would … Continue reading →

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Two E-Petitions that could help raise the Bullying issue

Posted on November 22, 2020 by ianchisnall

In the light of the report regarding the bullying of Civil Servants by Priti Patel and the unwillingness of Boris Johnson to accept the report and indeed his apparent attempt to get it changed, it is understandable that many people … Continue reading →

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Today our nation is facing a very disturbing mismatch

Posted on November 19, 2020 by ianchisnall

These headlines have come from the same newspaper. The first one is the latest announcement that has been promised over the last few hours of a 16.5Bn increase in funding for the defence of our Nation. Now of course some … Continue reading →

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Parliament has challenged Boris over a public inquiry

Posted on November 18, 2020 by ianchisnall

Two weeks ago on 3rd November I wrote here after signing this petition which has the title “Hold a public inquiry into Government contracts granted during Covid-19”. It was authored by a chap called Christopher Humphris who set it out … Continue reading →

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MPs must lead as well as represent their constituents

Posted on November 5, 2020 by ianchisnall

At this weekend the call by Boris Johnson for our nation to enter into our second lockdown from the 5th November came nearly 3 weeks after Keir Starmer had called for that to happen. Starmer’s call came almost as soon … Continue reading →

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End acrimony, improve timing and national communication

Posted on November 1, 2020 by ianchisnall

Last night after three hour long delays and it is claimed 2 days earlier than originally intended, as a result of information being released publicly by mistake or conflict, the Prime Minister spoke to us on TV. His words were … Continue reading →

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We must extend our care to children who arrive on our shore

Posted on October 28, 2020 by ianchisnall

It is significant that today the Marcus Rashford petition calling for the Government to provide free school holiday meals in England will pass the 1 Million point very shortly. The petition was set up on 15th October before Parliament debated … Continue reading →

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Time is running out for businesses to prepare

Posted on October 22, 2020 by ianchisnall

It is clearly important for people involved in businesses to try to understand what is about to happen as we leave the EU at Midnight on the 31st December 2020. Clearly there are some challenges. The news report shown here … Continue reading →

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As half term approaches, some educational items are missing

Posted on October 16, 2020 by ianchisnall

On the 19th June, the Department for Education led by Gavin Williamson and No. 10 Downing Street led by Boris Johnson claimed they were launching a Billion Pound Covid catch-up plan, including £350 million for a new National Tutoring Programme. They stated … Continue reading →

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Will Black History Month 2020 achieve any changes?

Posted on October 4, 2020 by ianchisnall

This tweet appeared a day or two ago and it demonstrates that there is at least one senior member of the Conservative Party who strongly believes that non politicians in the public sector and within education and media industries should … Continue reading →

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