Tag Archives: David Cameron

Same tune, different dancer?

Posted on October 5, 2016 by ianchisnall

A year ago I wrote about the work of an acquaintance of mine, Colin Bloom who had just been appointed as Director of Outreach by the Conservative Party. He was speaking at a round table fringe event at the Conservative party … Continue reading →

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We never were in it together

Posted on September 28, 2016 by ianchisnall

After seven years of lies, the 45 year old MP for Tatton has finally come clean and admitted to the Bloomberg in a TV interview “We need to offset the very necessary loose monetary policy, and the distributional consequences that is … Continue reading →

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The need for order

Posted on September 14, 2016 by ianchisnall

The news that Theresa May has demanded that Rona Fairhead apply for the role of Chairman of the new governing body of the BBC after David Cameron had already selected her for the post and announced her appointment raises all sorts … Continue reading →

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Loyalty and corruption side by side

Posted on August 5, 2016 by ianchisnall

The resignation honours list of David Cameron and George Osborne discloses how personally loyal these two men are to the teams of individuals who have helped them to cope with the highs and lows of what must be very difficult … Continue reading →

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8 Months gone and still no plan

Posted on August 1, 2016 by ianchisnall

Tomorrow is the beginning of the 9th month since our Parliament, led by David Cameron and Michael Fallon (Secretary of State for Defence) debated and then voted for the RAF to be allowed to drop British bombs in Syria. At … Continue reading →

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Asleep at the wheel again?

Posted on July 29, 2016 by ianchisnall

Running our government must be challenging at the best of times and there are numerous unexpected events which occur from time to time, and which demand that the Prime Minister and her/his team appear to have a plan, even if … Continue reading →

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Stay or Leave, promises must be kept

Posted on June 22, 2016 by ianchisnall

The impending vote (accepting that many have already voted) tomorrow means that by Friday we will know the outcome. We will either be out for good or remaining at least for a generation. Prior to the vote, promises and inferences … Continue reading →

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Where is the strategy?

Posted on June 8, 2016 by ianchisnall

The vote by our democratic and accountable House of Commons on 2nd December to start dropping bombs on Syria was passed, in part because the Government conceded that a strategy for the action was needed, but the bombing was a … Continue reading →

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A lesson for today

Posted on May 24, 2016 by ianchisnall

The moving tributes to Sir Nicholas Winton (1909-2015) as part of last weeks Memorial Service for him at London’s Guildhall raised several thoughts. It may have been skilful camera work but the images on ITV showed no politicians or well … Continue reading →

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The promise without substance

Posted on May 23, 2016 by ianchisnall

Todays news on the EU referendum is strongly influenced by an article written by someone who used to be a close adviser and confidant of David Cameron. The fuss is primarily because Mr Hilton has broken ranks with his old … Continue reading →

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