Tag Archives: Elizabeth Truss

A very disturbing comment from a previous Party leader

Posted on October 8, 2022 by ianchisnall

It appears that William Hague is deeply concerned about the appointment of Elizabeth Truss and one can assume that he or perhaps many of us are also opposed to the appointment of Boris Johnson and some did oppose to Theresa … Continue reading →

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European Union support from our next Prime Minister

Posted on September 2, 2022 by ianchisnall

If Elizabeth Truss becomes our next Prime Minister as it indicates she will, here are some of her comments in Parliament regarding the European Union. She spoke about it on the 17th March 2016 during a discussion about Farming we … Continue reading →

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As Parliament closes, we need a new approach

Posted on July 21, 2022 by ianchisnall

Parliament will close down today and it is not due to reopen until Monday 5th September with either Elizabeth Truss or Rishi Sunak as the next Nations Prime Minister. Given that both of them have claimed they will not hold … Continue reading →

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Welcome back Nazanin and Anoosheh

Posted on March 17, 2022 by ianchisnall

What a fantastic picture of two people and their families both of whom have been prevented from returning to the UK for half of a decade. Along with both of these people there has also been the release of Morad … Continue reading →

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Some clear cases for Sussex MPs to work together

Posted on March 7, 2022 by ianchisnall

It is clear that when Sussex MPs work together, particularly across the current three political groups, that many people feel encouraged. There are of course many times when the political groups are so opposed that the prospect of joint working … Continue reading →

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An important principle for Ministers as well as MPs

Posted on January 5, 2022 by ianchisnall

Back towards the end of November there was a question and answer session between MPs and the Cabinet Officer Minister, Steve Barclay. One of the MPs that took part was Sally-Ann Hart who is the Conservative MP for Hastings and … Continue reading →

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The various statements since Wednesday coming from Boris and his colleagues are beginning to look a bit confusing. His promise before he was elected as leader of the Party to supply 20,000 more police officers had already been brought into … Continue reading →

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Time to think

Posted on September 12, 2016 by ianchisnall

There is a dichotomy in politics that many of us want politicians to be honest which arguably explains the success of Jeremy Corbyn, yet at the same time we want political leaders who have a clear sense of what they … Continue reading →

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How to decide how to spend our money?

Posted on April 2, 2016 by ianchisnall

Budgeting in times of austerity is not easy, most people have got used to the challenge, even if the extent to which it impacts on them personally varies. I have no idea how hard it must be for George Osborne … Continue reading →

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Leadership challenges

Posted on January 12, 2016 by ianchisnall

The idea that resigning after a catastrophic event will make the person resigning seem more credible or the event less catastrophic is clearly naïve. The flood damage in various communities in the North West and North East from this Christmas … Continue reading →

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