Tag Archives: COBRA

Fantasy Politics

Posted on July 31, 2015 by ianchisnall

The news that David is Cameron is preparing to announce the names of some 20-40 Peers to be added to the Conservative benches in the House of Lords won’t bring the sky down, but is no less disturbing. Weeks after … Continue reading →

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Priorities and Gestures

Posted on January 12, 2015 by ianchisnall

The impact of around 50 World Leaders amassing on the Streets of Paris to express their commitment to oppose the acts of terror such as the attack on the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo cannot be underestimated. This was a significant … Continue reading →

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Ebola, Floods and Food Banks

Posted on December 31, 2014 by ianchisnall

The tragic news from the Trussell Trust that in the latest 6 month period their network of foodbanks have handed food parcels to 500,000 people is evidence that the network continues to see an increase in demand for their services. It is … Continue reading →

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Terrorism in all but name!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by ianchisnall

The appalling news from Edmonton yesterday afternoon of the tragic death of 82 year old Palmira Silva was accompanied by a subjective public statement that this was not an act of Terrorism. It is clear from that statement that the 25 … Continue reading →

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