Tag Archives: David Cameron

Tom Winsor ends his role with some clear challenges

Posted on March 23, 2022 by ianchisnall

Tom Winsor is the HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC), a role he took over in September 2012, two months before the end of Police Authorities and the election for the Police and Crime Commissioners. Tom Winsor was the first person who … Continue reading →

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The Author of the Lobbying Bill acted inappropriately

Posted on July 20, 2021 by ianchisnall

Eight years ago in July 2013 the Lobbying Bill was set out by the Prime Minister, David Cameron. Over the following 6 months it was used to bring out rules that prevent the Trade Unions and Charities from raising their … Continue reading →

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Please elect Independent Police and Crime Commissioners today

Posted on May 6, 2021 by ianchisnall

Today across England and Wales we need to elect a Police and Crime Commissioner in our area. Many people disagree with the idea of an elected Police and Crime Commissioner and many people disagree with the loss of the Police … Continue reading →

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This Football principle must now change Government policies

Posted on April 21, 2021 by ianchisnall

Over the last couple of Days our Prime Minister has, rather late in his career set out a very important principle that needs to go much further. When the 6 British Football Clubs sought to change their own opportunities and … Continue reading →

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Sussex MPs please learn from our local Professor and respond

Posted on April 19, 2021 by ianchisnall

One of the numerous funerals that has taken place recently was the highest profile event for some time. Yet despite its profile, it was very modest compared to what we might have experienced 18 months ago. Although we had not … Continue reading →

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Although they voted against the Lobbying Committee……

Posted on April 16, 2021 by ianchisnall

The Conservative Party seems to include a number of MPs who are clearly very concerned about the incompetence and indeed corruption of their own political party. Despite this they found it impossible to support the Labour Party who were simply … Continue reading →

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Can the Government be advised about Independent?

Posted on April 15, 2021 by ianchisnall

Yesterday at lunchtime in the House of Commons there were several statements being made about the concept of Independence and it would appear that there are some gaps between the views of the people who made the statements and the … Continue reading →

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Several disturbing claims from the ex-Prime Minister

Posted on April 13, 2021 by ianchisnall

Yesterday David Cameron published a response to the claims and criticisms that have been made towards him and to a lesser extent towards the Government for the way he has used his relationships with the current Government Ministers to try … Continue reading →

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The greater our unity at home, the stronger our influence abroad

Posted on April 8, 2021 by ianchisnall

I wrote a piece yesterday on the theme of our nations Foreign Aid provision that a local Tory MP pointed out was promised in his 2019 Manifesto and several previous manifestos. Along with that MP there are a number of … Continue reading →

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We need to find ways to improve our national conditions

Posted on April 1, 2021 by ianchisnall

These three tweets emerged this morning, although in the case of the citizens piece it was a retweet that emerged from yesterday during the day. However the two on the left are both very important in finding ways to improve … Continue reading →

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