Tag Archives: Conservative Party

Well thats Politics!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by ianchisnall

This morning as we listened to broadcasters and read our newspapers, we are in day 4 of Flowersgate. My usual source of news in the morning is Radio4 and true to form they have covered the decision by David Cameron to … Continue reading →

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Its our party now!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by ianchisnall

This mornings news that self made Millionaire Paul Sykes will donate large sums of his fortune to UKIP for their advertising campaign ahead of the European Elections in exactly 185 days time is a great boost for Nigel Farage and the rest … Continue reading →

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A different time

Posted on November 12, 2013 by ianchisnall

I had the privilege of meeting John Cole in 1997 when he came to Hove Methodist Church to speak about “Faith in the City” a national report which had been published 12 years earlier while John was at the peak of his … Continue reading →

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Would the real Independents please stand up

Posted on November 9, 2013 by ianchisnall

Prior to last years Police and Crime Commissioner elections on the 15th November, there was very little evidence of a widespread appetite by electors for Independent candidates. The PCC election was a touchstone for me personally, having always been willing to vote … Continue reading →

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By their actions…

Posted on November 8, 2013 by ianchisnall

The work of a constituency MP demands a great deal from one person, who is simultaneously expected to deal with some of the most difficult social issues in the lives of their constituents, appear statesperson-like in the House of Commons, and … Continue reading →

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Democracy in 4 takes

Posted on November 6, 2013 by ianchisnall

November 5th celebrates the saving of Parliament from Gunpowder, Treason and Plot. However as I was told last night, every year the security teams which protect MPs, Peers, Staff and their visitors carry out additional checks in the parts of the building that Guy … Continue reading →

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Consultation deniers

Posted on October 27, 2013 by ianchisnall

The timing of the Newsnight interview with Russell Brand and this piece of analysis by Mark Easton of the BBC could not be more inconvenient for the Government and for Parliament as a whole. While Russell was explaining his desire for a … Continue reading →

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Impartiality in tatters

Posted on October 17, 2013 by ianchisnall

The country is now fully engaged in a general election campaign. If you were in any doubt of that, Heather Harper isn’t. Heather is the Chairman of Conservatives Abroad. She writes on their website  “We need your vote to get a … Continue reading →

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If you can’t teach, be a special adviser

Posted on October 8, 2013 by ianchisnall

According to satirist H.L. Mencken Mencken “Those who can — do. Those who can’t — teach.” this cynical phrase was extended to “Those who can’t teach – teach teachers” by person or persons unknown at a later date. There could … Continue reading →

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Job creation and foodbanks

Posted on October 6, 2013 by ianchisnall

On Wednesday I attended a meeting in Brighton organised by the Food Partnership to bring together the many foodbanks in our small city. It was the second such meeting and in the 3-4 months since we first met at least … Continue reading →

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