Tag Archives: David Cameron

The importance of a prepared exit route

Posted on August 2, 2017 by ianchisnall

We live in a nation that is struggling to make sense of how to leave the EU in a manner that is not destructive for either the UK or indeed the EU itself, which will remain our closest and largest … Continue reading →

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Lies and the Liars

Posted on June 27, 2017 by ianchisnall

Over the last 3 General Elections we have seen Conservative Governments elected on manifestos which they have consistently failed to fulfill for different reasons and based on at least one national hustings in the last few weeks, promises made by … Continue reading →

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A general election integrity assessment

Posted on May 27, 2017 by ianchisnall

As the General Election campaign attempts to resume its rhythm following the tragic events of Monday, some integrity issues have emerged. Beginning with the positives, yesterday I had the pleasure of chairing a hustings in Brighton to which all parties … Continue reading →

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A warm but cautious welcome

Posted on May 20, 2017 by ianchisnall

In warmly welcoming the appointment of Helen Stephenson to the role of Chief Executive of the Charity Commission it is vital to ensure that what looks like a small but significant step forward is not the only Swallow of the … Continue reading →

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Why a fixed term is good for the UK

Posted on May 8, 2017 by ianchisnall

Today in the Argus Newspaper I have published the following: I have had the privilege of working with a wide range of organisations at a governance level, extensively within the charity sector but also businesses and the public sector. The … Continue reading →

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A man living in fantasy land

Posted on March 18, 2017 by ianchisnall

On Thursday Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown wrote the daily opinion piece in The Argus newspaper. It was entitled ‘We must reunite behind the country after the Brexit vote’ and in the piece he goes on to say “Whilst I … Continue reading →

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Upper Chamber & Election expenses

Posted on March 10, 2017 by ianchisnall

It is disturbing that our democracy is being treated so malevolently by men and women who claim to be leading our nation. The truth is that all of our largest political parties are deeply corrupt and it is time their … Continue reading →

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A twisted form of fairness

Posted on March 5, 2017 by ianchisnall

Richard Harrington MP entered Parliament in his early 50’s in 2010 winning Watford from the Labour incumbent. Richard had spent many years involved in politics as a secondary interest to his work primarily in Property development. His interest in politics … Continue reading →

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Why do Politicians spoil Christmas?

Posted on December 26, 2016 by ianchisnall

Last Christmas I posted a blog about the seasonal message from David Cameron as Prime Minister. As I pointed out there was little wrong with the message itself, however coming from a man who had overseen five years of the … Continue reading →

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The value of an apology

Posted on October 14, 2016 by ianchisnall

The twitter and media storm that erupted around Lily Allen and her visit to the jungle camp, and her apology to a teenage boy from Afghanistan is something that shows the best and worst of our nation. Clearly no one, … Continue reading →

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