Tag Archives: Denis MacShane

Sexism in Parliament

Posted on November 22, 2015 by ianchisnall

Yesterday on the Radio 4 Week in Westminster programme Isabel Hardman interviewed two MPs who were elected for the first time in the last 3 years. Sarah Champion was elected in November 2012 in a By-Election following the resignation of Denis … Continue reading →

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A strange point of principle

Posted on July 10, 2013 by ianchisnall

As the discussions on the regulation of the Press begin in the Privy Council today, there will be one Councillor unavailable to be called. As has been widely reported John Prescott has resigned from the group, apparently because the Prime Minister has colluded … Continue reading →

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What Fostergate tells us

Posted on November 24, 2012 by ianchisnall

This weekend many of us have heard disturbing reports that suggest that Rotherham Social Services have decided that a couple who have been providing long-term foster placements for three children are now unfit to foster these children due to the ethnicity of the children and as a result … Continue reading →

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