Tag Archives: David Cameron

Weakly bin collections

Posted on September 22, 2014 by ianchisnall

Any suggestion that David Cameron really believes in local decisions by local people as implied by his disingenuous English Votes for English Laws (EVEL) discourse can be dispelled in the actions of one of his friends. Eric Pickles, the so … Continue reading →

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Now its time for the crackers and cheese

Posted on September 19, 2014 by ianchisnall

The sounds of Tory MPs attempting to overturn or diminish David Camerons promises, no doubt matched by many on the Left and Right are already ringing out this morning in a manner that was all too predictable. However the welcome result … Continue reading →

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Is this democracy?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by ianchisnall

The criticisms of the EU from many within the Conservative Party and espoused on many occasions by the Prime Minister and Conservative members of the Cabinet is that it lacks democratic robustness. David Cameron was constantly on our screens when he wanted … Continue reading →

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Did the earth move for you?

Posted on September 11, 2014 by ianchisnall

In a nation where politics is understood to pivot on the weekly theatrical show at Prime Ministers Questions, the loss to Westminster of not just the PM, but the deputy PM and leader of the opposition may have led to … Continue reading →

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What was the question?

Posted on September 9, 2014 by ianchisnall

As we approach the Independence Referendum vote, on terms and a day agreed by the Government, several issues are emerging that shine a light on the way in which our Political organisations work and what motivates many of us in our thinking. Last … 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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A deliberate Act

Posted on August 12, 2014 by ianchisnall

Tornado GR4 fighter bombers are very formidable pieces of military hardware. The plans to deploy them over Northern Iraq as announced yesterday will be cheering news for the Kurdish communities and the estimated 150,000 Yazidis currently surviving in the mountains. Rowan Williams … Continue reading →

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Systemic Political Failure

Posted on August 7, 2014 by ianchisnall

The return of Boris Johnson to the House of Commons in May 2015 whilst retaining the role of Mayor of London will reflect failures within our Political System, that takes the UK back several decades to the era we were all acknowledging … Continue reading →

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A random act of kindness

Posted on August 2, 2014 by ianchisnall

The visit by David Cameron and George Osborne to Eastbourne on Friday was presumably based on a last minute decision following the fire on the Pier on Wednesday. The residents and visitors to the town must have felt very pleased that such a devastating … Continue reading →

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A time for consistent responses

Posted on July 31, 2014 by ianchisnall

The appearance of David and Theresa at a flat in Slough, and the war in Gaza and debate over both events show that our world desperately needs some consistency. It is one of the reason why those of us who do get … Continue reading →

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