Tag Archives: Democracy

What did you really learn on the doorstep

Posted on June 10, 2017 by ianchisnall

For the first time in my life, during this General Election I went out canvassing door to door for one of the candidates. Paul Sanderson who I have known for many years stood as an Independent in Bognor & Littlehampton … Continue reading →

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The future for Democracy

Posted on December 28, 2016 by ianchisnall

The following is the piece posted in todays Argus followed by a few extra words: The year ahead is going to be one of many challenges for all of our society and in the USA. We face at least 3 months … Continue reading →

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Mr Democracy

Posted on June 9, 2016 by ianchisnall

As we approach the EU referendum it is fascinating to discover that one of the main financial backers of the campaign to leave the EU is reportedly considering a legal challenge to the Government who have extended the deadline for … Continue reading →

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Democracy on whose terms?

Posted on May 11, 2016 by ianchisnall

The three core issues that appear to have arisen in the arguments about June’s referendum are those of democracy; ie that the EU is anti-democratic, finance; the cost of the EU to you and me and Immigration; control of our … Continue reading →

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A disturbingly unfair election

Posted on January 24, 2016 by ianchisnall

In May all of us will be involved in an election which will have a substantial impact on all of our lives. At the end of the last Government the coalition, led by the well funded Tory Party decided that … Continue reading →

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The epitomal Democrats

Posted on January 23, 2016 by ianchisnall

When Tony Blair opens his mouth, it is rare for his comments to inspire or please those of us who voted for his Party during the 1990’s and into the early years of the Millennium. However sometimes I wonder if the … Continue reading →

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Dave the forgetful PM?

Posted on February 8, 2014 by ianchisnall

Although I have concluded that for me no Political Party has all of the answers, and that all of them have some of the answers, I confess that the party I most frequently disagree with is the one led by David Cameron … Continue reading →

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Access to representation

Posted on January 23, 2014 by ianchisnall

The actions of 38 Degrees, the lobbying charity have been mentioned here before on several occasions. I have expressed my view that whilst their approach can be rather overwhelming for those on the receiving end, such as MPs and MEPs, that … Continue reading →

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What do we mean by lobbying

Posted on January 4, 2014 by ianchisnall

The gagging Bill has be through all of its stages in the House of Commons and is now 80% of the way through the Lords. Although many opportunities have been lost to improve the legislation, largely through ignorance or arrogance in the Government and the … Continue reading →

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We can’t rely on apathy

Posted on December 27, 2013 by ianchisnall

This morning the Guardian has published an article which should act as a spur for all of the Political Parties to spend the rest of their Christmas Holidays working on a plan B to enable themselves to do things differently. However it … Continue reading →

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