Tag Archives: Caroline Lucas

Labour needs to wake up

Posted on May 9, 2017 by ianchisnall

When Political Parties enact their own rules it should not be a surprise and indeed they should be applauded. This morning on twitter BBC correspondent Peter Henley has reported on the news that the Labour Party has expelled one of … Continue reading →

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Its policies that matter not parties

Posted on April 20, 2017 by ianchisnall

Two things on twitter this morning have given me a bit of optimism. However before the good news there is the awful news. I am very disappointed that all 16 Sussex MPs appear to have voted for a General Election … Continue reading →

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Lets improve our electoral system

Posted on March 6, 2017 by ianchisnall

The need for a fairer more representative democracy is not hard to understand, however finding ways of improving what we have or complete alternatives is a bit more complex. My first weekly column for the Argus Newspaper begins with the … Continue reading →

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A total lack of consultation

Posted on December 14, 2016 by ianchisnall

The following paragraph was published this morning in the Argus newspaper in the Opinion section: According to a press release from NHS England in mid August, local NHS organisations were “working together for the first time on shared plans to … Continue reading →

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A contorted form of Independence

Posted on October 26, 2016 by ianchisnall

I have written previously to applaud the work and views of Zac Goldsmith over at least one of his campaigns. His comments on the environment have at times acted as a very positive influence on the views coming from senior … 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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Electoral reform

Posted on July 23, 2016 by ianchisnall

I regularly write about the need for a reform of our democratic processes and structures. With one or two notable exceptions, most people I speak to about these things, and most people who respond to my blogs and postings agree … Continue reading →

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The London Bridge fallacy

Posted on June 3, 2016 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday the House of Commons which is currently in recess published a question from Caroline Lucas to the Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin MP. Mr McLoughlin did not reply personally (perhaps he was stuck on a train) but Claire … Continue reading →

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Lets celebrate our politicians

Posted on May 17, 2016 by ianchisnall

In a society that is broadly speaking out of love with its political leaders and cynical about the nature of politics, images such as this one should be seen as a good thing. The decision by Coombe Road Primary School … Continue reading →

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The tally mounts yet there is no plan

Posted on April 10, 2016 by ianchisnall

I am republishing a blog I wrote a month ago, with the numbers amended. This is because nothing has changed in our Parliament, yet another month of bombing has gone on. I appreciate that my blog won’t stop the bombing, … Continue reading →

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