Tag Archives: Chris Grayling

Not a great start

Posted on July 21, 2016 by ianchisnall

Some of the choices made by our New Prime Minister as she assembled her Cabinet over the last few days are already showing signs of strain which is of concern to many people including myself. Perhaps more importantly, these problems … Continue reading →

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A grim fairytale railway

Posted on July 16, 2016 by ianchisnall

Overnight Claire Perry MP, Rail Minister has resigned from the Government, for reasons she has not yet disclosed officially. According to this article she told friends “she could not face working for another secretary of state” and few outside the … Continue reading →

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Contempt of our Parliament

Posted on May 9, 2016 by ianchisnall

At 10.30 last Thursday while we were voting or going about our usual business two veteran Politicians called Chris had a heated exchange in Parliament during the regular session on the subject ‘Business of the House of Commons’. The two … Continue reading →

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A debate for all?

Posted on March 8, 2016 by ianchisnall

The arguments in favour of leaving or remaining in the EU have some very powerful and vocal supporters. There are risks as both sides of the debate compete for what they imagine are the ears of the rest of society … Continue reading →

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That debate and transforming rehabilitation

Posted on March 27, 2015 by ianchisnall

Apart from the radio excerpts I have yet to watch or listen to the interviews with Paxman and Burley and their two studio guests. Its not that I personally lack interest in watching Miliband and Cameron, but unfortunately I haven’t … Continue reading →

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PCCs and Probation

Posted on November 5, 2013 by ianchisnall

It is clear that whilst a debate rages regarding the suitability of G4S and SERCO to bid for probation contracts as part of the ‘Transforming Rehabilitation’ reform, that a number of other issues or comments are being lost to the … Continue reading →

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Catchphrase Chris

Posted on June 6, 2013 by ianchisnall

Political leaders, from time to time become associated with a phrase that frames them and their work. Tony Blair coined the phrase ‘Education, Education, Education’ Margaret Thatcher ‘The Lady is not for turning’ and Harold Wilson ‘This will not affect … Continue reading →

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