Tag Archives: EU Referendum

The need to listen to young people

Posted on July 4, 2016 by ianchisnall

Based on the various statements that have so far emerged from the contenders to be our next Prime Minister, none has yet shown a willingness to respond to the concerns by young people over the vote we all took 10 days … Continue reading →

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Have we the stomach for Leave?

Posted on June 25, 2016 by ianchisnall

The problem with change is that it is much easier to be aware of irritation or worse consequences as a result of it, than it is of the good things that emerge, often later on (or that is how it … Continue reading →

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Change is a necessity!

Posted on June 15, 2016 by ianchisnall

The outcome of next Thursdays referendum will have a profound impact on our society. If as some wish, we leave the EU the first impact will be on our own Government. They have set their policy as remaining and if … 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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Fine rhetoric with no substance

Posted on June 4, 2016 by ianchisnall

Yesterday Michael Gove was interviewed on Sky on his views of the EU. The following in italics is a small excerpt which is being promoted extensively by his colleagues who agree with his points of view. He said of people … Continue reading →

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Why waste our broadcast time

Posted on May 26, 2016 by ianchisnall

Yesterday on Radio 4 Today programme we were treated to a long piece about a prediction from the well respected Institute of Fiscal Studies who had just released some arguments to suggest that leaving the EU could add 2 years to … Continue reading →

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The promise without substance

Posted on May 23, 2016 by ianchisnall

Todays news on the EU referendum is strongly influenced by an article written by someone who used to be a close adviser and confidant of David Cameron. The fuss is primarily because Mr Hilton has broken ranks with his old … Continue reading →

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Would I lie to you?

Posted on May 21, 2016 by ianchisnall

Its not hard to find fault with this years Queens speech, but it is very disturbing that our Government has asked the Queen to lie when she spoke to the assembled Lords, Ladies and MPs. She was asked to say … Continue reading →

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Our country, economy and democracy

Posted on May 15, 2016 by ianchisnall

As the rhetoric continues unabated through the referendum megaphone which is hard to ignore, we need a discussion that outlines what form of society we need and want! A debate that takes us into July and beyond, one that ensures … Continue reading →

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In whose name?

Posted on May 12, 2016 by ianchisnall

The pathetic and ridiculous over reaction by the Vote Leave campaign over the decision by ITV to invite Nigel Farage to debate the EU with David Cameron reveals an insight into the way in which such debates and hustings are … Continue reading →

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