Tag Archives: Easter

I call for Happy Easter from a few people in Parliament

Posted on March 30, 2024 by ianchisnall

On Tuesday at the end of the Parliament there was a session of the RNLI Bicentenary and one of the people who contributed was Chris Stephens who is the SNP MP for Glasgow South West and when he began to … Continue reading →

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I wish everybody a happy Easter and all the religions

Posted on April 7, 2023 by ianchisnall

At the end of Parliament last Thursday, the Treasurer of HM Household, Marcus Jones who is also the Conservative MP for Nuneaton ended his statement at the end of the Easter Adjournment with these words “I wish everybody a happy Easter and … Continue reading →

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A clear and simple call for Peace at Easter

Posted on April 1, 2018 by ianchisnall

It is easy to find the many Easter messages emanating from Churches around the world on social media this morning, and no doubt there will also be some from political leaders as the day proceeds. It is of course important … Continue reading →

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A great union, when we open our borders

Posted on April 16, 2017 by ianchisnall

It is a challenge to read and digest an Easter message from a politician who just over a week ago spoke about chocolate eggs as though they were a matter of national importance whilst in the middle of selling weapons … Continue reading →

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The worst form of hypocrisy from No 10

Posted on April 5, 2017 by ianchisnall

In her first foreign visit since enacting Article 50 Theresa May has been in Saudi Arabia, a nation whose human rights record is one of the worst in the world, that in 2012 put to death more prisoners than any … Continue reading →

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Adolescence in Government

Posted on March 28, 2016 by ianchisnall

Almost a year since the General Election that gave jobs to men and women most of whom had already been Ministers for 5 years it is disturbing to watch how so much of their decision making and posturing is adolescent in nature. … Continue reading →

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Empty streets

Posted on January 7, 2015 by ianchisnall

The link between religious Holy Days and national holidays in many nations is clear but also presents challenges for those of us who celebrate the same or similar religious Holy Days in a different fashion. Few people are aware that … Continue reading →

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Have a great Easter

Posted on April 20, 2014 by ianchisnall

For many people Easter is just like any other day, with the possibility of Chocolate, Hot Cross Buns and two days off due to the double bank holiday. For younger people its a break from School for much longer and … Continue reading →

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