Tag Archives: Ed Miliband

Its the Environment stupid

Posted on March 5, 2015 by ianchisnall

In a recent joint statement signed on Valentines Day, David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg confirmed that they recognise that climate change is one of the most serious threats facing the world. The three men said that climate change threatens not just … Continue reading →

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We are entitled to decide

Posted on February 26, 2015 by ianchisnall

The unedifying response by a man who is supposed to be running the Government, to a challenge on second jobs is yet more evidence that he sees his role to defend his colleagues and their lifestyles, and frankly is not concerned … Continue reading →

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Its time to settle up

Posted on February 1, 2015 by ianchisnall

With less than 100 days till the General Election and our only two main parties promising us austerity measures that will drain any colour left in the cheeks of our public services for the whole of the next Parliament, whilst at the same time … Continue reading →

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Two interviews, neither appointable!

Posted on January 11, 2015 by ianchisnall

Interviewing people for a job is always a challenging process and often the success of the interview depends on the context and the interviewer as well as the qualities and temperament of the candidates. In the application to be Prime … Continue reading →

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Lets focus on the solutions

Posted on January 4, 2015 by ianchisnall

The sight of the Hoegh Osaka in the Solent whilst all sorts of agencies are working behind the scenes or even in the foreground with little fuss is inspiring, despite the disaster which put the ship there in the first place. The … Continue reading →

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It hasn’t ended well!

Posted on October 2, 2014 by ianchisnall

Yesterday, the final day of the Conservative Party conference appeared to go very well. Mr Cameron gave a rousing speech that encouraged his supporters in the Birmingham Conference Hall, and no doubt many people who watched the excerpts played on our TV screens. … Continue reading →

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What was the question?

Posted on September 9, 2014 by ianchisnall

As we approach the Independence Referendum vote, on terms and a day agreed by the Government, several issues are emerging that shine a light on the way in which our Political organisations work and what motivates many of us in our thinking. Last … Continue reading →

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A random act of kindness

Posted on August 2, 2014 by ianchisnall

The visit by David Cameron and George Osborne to Eastbourne on Friday was presumably based on a last minute decision following the fire on the Pier on Wednesday. The residents and visitors to the town must have felt very pleased that such a devastating … Continue reading →

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Is the Parties over?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by ianchisnall

According to Andrew Adonis writing in yesterdays Observer “To most people, even those with strong political and social views, the party system is an irrelevance. This, in a nutshell, is the problem of modern politics that Ed Miliband is seeking … Continue reading →

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Lets change what we can

Posted on November 11, 2013 by ianchisnall

This morning as we reflect on the end of the War to end all Wars where Millions of men lost their lives irrespective of their class 99 years ago, one of the key discussions on the Radio was social mobility. This was provoked … Continue reading →

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