Tag Archives: Caroline Lucas

Getting in with the wrong crowd?

Posted on September 7, 2015 by ianchisnall

Just when it seems our whole nation is calling for a resolution to way in which the Syrian state is treating its citizens, and our Government is being forced against its will to match the public offers to house thousands of … Continue reading →

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A view into the future

Posted on July 28, 2015 by ianchisnall

Having spent the last 5 years convinced that the future of democratic engagement is one that ensures that those of us firmly outside of any Political Party structures, and who wish to remain there have a role to play, and Political … Continue reading →

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Time to change?

Posted on July 15, 2015 by ianchisnall

Yesterday twitter erupted with criticism and compliments towards the SNP. My own views were largely on the complimentary side of the debate. Firstly we had the flexing of muscles over a vote that has yet to take place, the amendment to fox hunting … Continue reading →

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Where the power lies?

Posted on June 15, 2015 by ianchisnall

Last week when George Osborne chose to announce his plans for the RBS sell off at a dinner party at Mansion House (the official residence of the Mayor of London) I was a little surprised. Under the coalition Government I heard Mr … Continue reading →

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A new form of Politics is needed

Posted on May 9, 2015 by ianchisnall

This weeks election means that for many of us our political landscape has changed and it is useful to reflect in a bit of detail what impact the election has or should have had. For several decades I have worked … Continue reading →

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The Politics of who met who

Posted on April 29, 2015 by ianchisnall

The papers are in uproar, because Miliband has openly met with Brand. This is apparently evidence that Miliband is unfit to be our next Prime Minister. What we don’t know is how many wealthy donors, trade unionists, industrialists or newspaper moguls have … Continue reading →

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Describing the Public Sector

Posted on March 25, 2015 by ianchisnall

The activities of Government is a phrase that could be used to describe the setting of budgets to protect vulnerable people, the taking of bribes for asking questions in Parliament or to agree a planning decision, the lighting of street lamps, emptying … Continue reading →

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Dear Alison McGovern

Posted on March 21, 2015 by ianchisnall

I note from Hansard that on Wednesday you spoke up in Parliament as part of the debate on the budget as did my own MP, Caroline Lucas. Hansard lists your role as shadow Education Minister this suggests you are one of … Continue reading →

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What sort of interviews do we need?

Posted on February 25, 2015 by ianchisnall

After two recent interviews which have been uncomfortable for Natalie Bennett and the Green Party, it seems inevitable that she and the party will do a great deal to avoid similar results again. However as those on the receiving end … Continue reading →

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Stop the tit for tat arguments

Posted on September 15, 2014 by ianchisnall

This weekend I participated in the briefest of twitter dialogues with a few Labour supporters in my constituency. Their line was that only Labour was opposed to the coalition and so it was vital to vote Labour at the General Election. I … Continue reading →

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