Tag Archives: Caroline Lucas

A Government that calls for unity must work hard to achieve it

Posted on October 23, 2019 by ianchisnall

Our new Prime Minister stated very clearly on Saturday Morning “That is why it is now so urgent for us to move on and build a new relationship with our friends in the EU on the basis of a new … Continue reading →

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A clear call from Peter Bottomley for a reform of our democracy

Posted on October 21, 2019 by ianchisnall

I always enjoy reading statements made by Sussex MPs who set out arguments for Parliament which would lead to a very clear and meaningful reform of our democracy if followed through or adopted. It is most common for such statements … Continue reading →

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The prorogation petition debate was half hearted

Posted on September 12, 2019 by ianchisnall

Over the last couple of days I have written blogs that have focused on the prorogation of Parliament and the petition signed by 1.7 million people to call for it not to take place. When I wrote yesterday about the … Continue reading →

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A referendum must occur alongside the forthcoming general election!

Posted on September 9, 2019 by ianchisnall

The challenge for media outlets in the light of the current political situation is huge. No doubt the 24hr news and social media agencies are delighted because they can change their content every 10 minutes but the conventional broadcasters have … Continue reading →

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Lets protect these rich and politically mature men from themselves

Posted on August 17, 2019 by ianchisnall

This tweet appears to say it all. An apparently sweet and innocent MEP called Roger Helmer is defending another individual who as it happens is politically high profile and even more wealthy and powerful as a business man than Roger, … Continue reading →

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Closing down Parliament and the licensing of Drones

Posted on July 15, 2019 by ianchisnall

The actions by Sussex and indeed Kent and Surrey MPs last Tuesday during a debate on matters relating to Northern Ireland have presented our nation with a very slim mechanism to avoid the new Prime Minister from shutting down Parliament … Continue reading →

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An urgent question following 37 months of Parliamentary inactivity

Posted on April 24, 2019 by ianchisnall

When Politicians ask urgent questions, it is easy to assume that they are responding to a matter that has emerged as a result of their discovery of a recent issue. However when Ed Miliband spoke up yesterday on St Georges … Continue reading →

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Sussex MPs must respond to their angry constituents

Posted on April 8, 2019 by ianchisnall

In the muddle and chaos currently taking place in the House of Commons, mostly caused by Politicians but added to by people removing their clothes and water leaks it is sometimes difficult to find elements worthy of endorsement. However just … Continue reading →

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How a Government should respond to the EU referendum

Posted on March 16, 2019 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday evening, 12th March 97% of the House of Commons voted on the matter of our departure from the EU and 62% of those who voted, voted to reject the Governments proposal with 38% who approve of it. The … Continue reading →

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How Sussex MPs responded in last nights debate

Posted on March 13, 2019 by ianchisnall

The overall decision to finally reject Theresa Mays Brexit deal (which had not changed at all since it was intended to be voted on in December) was clear with 391 MPs voting no and 242 voting yes. There was a … Continue reading →

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