Tag Archives: Daniel Hannan

The vital but inadequate actions today

Posted on May 23, 2019 by ianchisnall

Its rather frustrating that what should be a very inspiring vote today is deeply mitigated because the electoral process has been controlled by people who want you and I to vote for their party as a bloc and not to … Continue reading →

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Two out of 27 with 25 more to go!

Posted on May 18, 2019 by ianchisnall

On Thursday the MP for Mid Sussex, Nicholas Soames got answers for two identical questions he had asked regarding the Governments objectives with nations that are in the European Union. The answers varied a wee bit and of course once … Continue reading →

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Leading Tory MEP needs to be a bit more credible

Posted on May 9, 2019 by ianchisnall

As our nation prepares for the European Elections on 23rd of May, the man who sits on top of the Tory list for the South East knows that he does not need to work very hard to remain as an … Continue reading →

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When will politicians start to take responsibility for their failings

Posted on February 24, 2019 by ianchisnall

This tweet by Daniel Hannan, my MEP raises all sorts of questions and concerns. He is one of my 10 MEPs who have represented me and my community in the European Parliament for the last five years. The South East … Continue reading →

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MPs like Yvette and Sajid need to use social media carefully

Posted on December 3, 2018 by ianchisnall

The way many of us refer to MPs and Parliament as a whole can vary enormously from treating them as the leaders of our nation to pointing out that they are our public servants. This must place anyone who is … Continue reading →

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Water water everywhere but in short supply

Posted on November 30, 2018 by ianchisnall

MPs and MEPs are not supposed to be experts in every matter that their constituents or constituencies have to deal with. However they are also not supposed to be so ignorant that they are unaware of problems that these places … Continue reading →

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A fascinating Speech for residents of Sussex and beyond

Posted on October 28, 2018 by ianchisnall

Every few days I check out some of the speeches from Parliament that I am alerted to because of reference to certain key words or certain people speaking. Sometimes some of the speeches act as provocation to raise concerns in … Continue reading →

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Let’s focus on the work that Politicians carry out on our behalf

Posted on October 6, 2018 by ianchisnall

This stupid tweet and newspaper headline both come from Daniel Hannan, one of the highest profile MEPs amongst the 73 UK based members of the European Parliament. The fact that within a week he is willing to criticise others for … Continue reading →

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If we stay, one of the reforms needed

Posted on September 15, 2018 by ianchisnall

It seems unlikely we will remain in the EU post March 2019, but as with all matters it makes sense to plan for every possibility. Ever since the referendum was planned for, I took the line that remaining in the … Continue reading →

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Ignorance shared by Daily Mail & Nigel Farage!

Posted on August 18, 2018 by ianchisnall

When I woke up this morning I spotted a Daily Mail headline for an article by Chris Pleasance which stated “Nigel Farage vows return to front line politics to attack Theresa May’s ‘fraudulent’ Chequers plan” My initial reaction was a … Continue reading →

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