Tag Archives: Brexit

Lets end the pretence

Posted on March 21, 2016 by ianchisnall

The uncivil war in the Conservative Party is not about one man and his decision to resign, but rather about the extent to which loyalty to a political party has broken ranks with the need to be open and honest … Continue reading →

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A new democratic paradigm?

Posted on March 13, 2016 by ianchisnall

If their bold words over the last few days are to be believed, some of those arguing for us to leave the EU appear to be talking about a different sort of politics, a type of politics that many people have … Continue reading →

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Be seen and not heard

Posted on March 3, 2016 by ianchisnall

Its disturbing how ill prepared the Politicians who ostensibly run our nation are for the real world around them. They have got used to bullying and controlling the public sector to do as they are told and stay quiet until … Continue reading →

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A new form of interview?

Posted on February 28, 2016 by ianchisnall

After watching Iain Duncan Smith on this mornings Marr show bearing in mind the focus was on a national referendum, it became clear that we need a new form of public discourse. He made a number of dishonest and misleading statements in … Continue reading →

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